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Recording a Deed or Document in Cherokee, KS
Cherokee (population 19,362) records real-property documents through the Cherokee 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.
Cherokee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cherokee 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 (+Town plats $32.00/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; addl book/page listed $16.00; lien filing (materials/services) $17.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each; $1 extra if signer/notary not typed/printed)
- Mailing address
- Cherokee County Courthouse, Register of Deeds, Columbus, KS 66725
- Phone
- (620) 429-9500 x7
- Checks payable to
- Cherokee County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Minimum 3-inch blank space at top of front page and 1-inch at top of each additional page required for recording information
Can you e-record in Cherokee?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Register of Deeds at Cherokee County Courthouse, Register of Deeds, Columbus, KS 66725.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (includes Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $32.00/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; addl book/page listed $16.00; lien filing (materials/services) $17.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each; $1 extra if signer/notary not typed/printed)).
- 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 Cherokee 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.
Cherokee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cherokee?
The Cherokee County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $32.00/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; addl book/page listed $16.00; lien filing (materials/services) $17.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each; $1 extra if signer/notary not typed/printed), with checks payable to Cherokee County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cherokee?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
Mail recordings to Cherokee County Register of Deeds: Cherokee County Courthouse, Register of Deeds, Columbus, KS 66725 ((620) 429-9500 x7).
Can Jurably record my document in Cherokee 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 Cherokee recorder in person.
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