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Recording a Deed or Document in Whitley County, IN
Whitley County (population 34,188) records real-property documents through the Whitley 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.
Whitley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Whitley 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); copies (up to 11x17) $1.00/page; certification $5.00)
- Mailing address
- 220 W Van Buren St, Suite 206, Columbia City, IN 46725
- Phone
- (260) 248-3106
- Checks payable to
- unverified (recommend confirming as "Whitley County Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: not stated on official pages
Can you e-record in Whitley County?
Yes. Whitley 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 Whitley County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Whitley 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 Whitley County Recorder at 220 W Van Buren St, Suite 206, Columbia City, IN 46725.
- 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); copies (up to 11x17) $1.00/page; certification $5.00)).
- 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 Whitley 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.
Whitley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Whitley County?
The Whitley 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); copies (up to 11x17) $1.00/page; certification $5.00), with checks payable to unverified (recommend confirming as "Whitley County Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Whitley County?
Yes. Whitley 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 Whitley County?
Mail recordings to Whitley County Recorder: 220 W Van Buren St, Suite 206, Columbia City, IN 46725 ((260) 248-3106).
Can Jurably record my document in Whitley 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 Whitley County recorder in person.
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