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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Joseph County, IN
St. Joseph County (population 272,908) records real-property documents through the St. Joseph County Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
St. Joseph County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Joseph County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out; multi-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference)
- Mailing address
- St. Joseph County Recorder, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, Room 321, South Bend, IN 46601
- Phone
- (574) 235-9525
- Checks payable to
- St. Joseph County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; recommended for multi-parcel/cross-reference documents
Can you e-record in St. Joseph County?
Yes. St. Joseph County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Joseph County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to St. Joseph County Recorder at St. Joseph County Recorder, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, Room 321, South Bend, IN 46601.
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out; multi-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to St. Joseph County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
St. Joseph County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Joseph County?
The St. Joseph County Recorder charges Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out; multi-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference), with checks payable to St. Joseph County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Joseph County?
Yes. St. Joseph County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in St. Joseph County?
Mail recordings to St. Joseph County Recorder: St. Joseph County Recorder, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, Room 321, South Bend, IN 46601 ((574) 235-9525).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Joseph County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the St. Joseph County recorder in person.
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