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Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, IN
Washington County (population 28,161) records real-property documents through the Washington 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds/instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14" add'l (+Not separately identified beyond statutory schedule)
- Mailing address
- Washington County Recorder, 99 Public Square, Suite 100, Salem, IN 47167
- Phone
- (812) 883-4001
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated; standard IC 36-2-11-15 margin/font rules apply
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Washington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Washington County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 by mail to Washington County Recorder at Washington County Recorder, 99 Public Square, Suite 100, Salem, IN 47167.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds/instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14" add'l (+Not separately identified beyond statutory schedule)).
- 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 Washington County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Washington County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds/instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14" add'l (+Not separately identified beyond statutory schedule), with checks payable to Washington County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Washington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Washington County?
Mail recordings to Washington County Recorder: Washington County Recorder, 99 Public Square, Suite 100, Salem, IN 47167 ((812) 883-4001).
Can Jurably record my document in Washington County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Washington County recorder in person.
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Record in Washington County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.