Kansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bourbon, KS
Bourbon (population 14,360) records real-property documents through the Bourbon County Register of Deeds. 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.
Bourbon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bourbon County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate/certifying record $13.00; UCC filing $15.00; $1.00 extra if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature)
- Mailing address
- 210 S. National Ave., Suite 14, Fort Scott, KS 66701
- Phone
- 620-223-3800 ext. 106
- Checks payable to
- Bourbon County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required if a 2.5-inch blank space exists across the entire top of the front page for recording info; if insufficient space, a cover page must be attached for an additional $17.00
Can you e-record in Bourbon?
Yes. Bourbon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Bourbon, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Bourbon 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, or by mail to Bourbon County Register of Deeds at 210 S. National Ave., Suite 14, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (includes Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate/certifying record $13.00; UCC filing $15.00; $1.00 extra if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature)).
- 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 Bourbon 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.
Bourbon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bourbon?
The Bourbon County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate/certifying record $13.00; UCC filing $15.00; $1.00 extra if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature), with checks payable to Bourbon County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bourbon?
Yes. Bourbon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Bourbon?
Mail recordings to Bourbon County Register of Deeds: 210 S. National Ave., Suite 14, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620-223-3800 ext. 106).
Can Jurably record my document in Bourbon 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 Bourbon recorder in person.
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