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Recording a Deed or Document in Wells County, IN
Wells County (population 28,173) records real-property documents through the Wells 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.
Wells County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wells County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8.5" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. one mail-out); each addl mail-out $2.00; Certified copies $5.00 + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 102 W Market St, Suite 203, Bluffton, IN 46714
- Phone
- (260) 824-6507
- Checks payable to
- unverified (recommend confirming as "Wells County Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: not stated on site (Indiana counties generally do not mandate a cover sheet); IC 36-2-11-16.5 2-inch top/bottom margin rule applies
Can you e-record in Wells County?
Yes. Wells County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Wells County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Wells 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Wells County Recorder at 102 W Market St, Suite 203, Bluffton, IN 46714.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8.5" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. one mail-out); each addl mail-out $2.00; Certified copies $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 Wells 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 Wells 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.
Wells County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wells County?
The Wells County Recorder charges $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8.5" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. one mail-out); each addl mail-out $2.00; Certified copies $5.00 + $1.00/page), with checks payable to unverified (recommend confirming as "Wells County Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wells County?
Yes. Wells County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Wells County?
Mail recordings to Wells County Recorder: 102 W Market St, Suite 203, Bluffton, IN 46714 ((260) 824-6507).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wells County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wells 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 Wells County recorder in person.
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