Indiana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Starke County, IN
Starke County (population 23,384) records real-property documents through the Starke 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.
Starke County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Starke County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 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; Certification of Document $5.00 + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Starke County Recorder, 53 East Mound Street (Starke County Annex), Knox, IN 46534 (PO Box 395 for Clerk correspondence — verify recorder-specific mailing address by phone)
- Phone
- (574) 772-9146
- Checks payable to
- Starke County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Indiana; not confirmed as county-specific requirement
Can you e-record in Starke County?
Yes. Starke 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 Starke County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Starke 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 Starke County Recorder at Starke County Recorder, 53 East Mound Street (Starke County Annex), Knox, IN 46534 (PO Box 395 for Clerk correspondence — verify recorder-specific mailing address by phone).
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 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; Certification of Document $5.00 + $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Starke County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Starke County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Starke County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Starke County?
The Starke County Recorder charges Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 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; Certification of Document $5.00 + $1.00/page), with checks payable to Starke County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Starke County?
Yes. Starke 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 Starke County?
Mail recordings to Starke County Recorder: Starke County Recorder, 53 East Mound Street (Starke County Annex), Knox, IN 46534 (PO Box 395 for Clerk correspondence — verify recorder-specific mailing address by phone) ((574) 772-9146).
How can Jurably help with recording in Starke County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Starke County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Starke County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.