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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.
How Jurably helps in Whitley 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 Whitley 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Whitley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Whitley 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 Whitley County recorder in person.
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