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Recording a Deed or Document in Sullivan County, IN
Sullivan County (population 20,817) records real-property documents through the Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sullivan 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)
- Mailing address
- Sullivan County Recorder, 100 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Room 205, Sullivan, IN 47882
- Phone
- (812) 268-4844
- Checks payable to
- Sullivan County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Indiana
Can you e-record in Sullivan County?
Yes. Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Recorder at Sullivan County Recorder, 100 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Room 205, Sullivan, IN 47882.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sullivan County?
The Sullivan 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), with checks payable to Sullivan County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sullivan County?
Yes. Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
Mail recordings to Sullivan County Recorder: Sullivan County Recorder, 100 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Room 205, Sullivan, IN 47882 ((812) 268-4844).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sullivan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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.