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Recording a Deed or Document in Clay, KS
Clay (population 8,117) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (first page, not to exceed legal size 8x14, includes Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page; town plats $32.00/page; certified copy $1/page + $7.50 certification; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00)
- Mailing address
- Clay County Register of Deeds, 712 5th Street, Suite 104, Clay Center, KS 67432
- Phone
- 785-632-3811
- Checks payable to
- Clay County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed for Clay County; Kansas standard requires 3-inch top margin on page one (1-inch on other 3 sides) and 1-inch margins on subsequent pages; if space is insufficient a cover sheet must be added and is counted/charged as a page
Can you e-record in Clay?
Clay records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Clay, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 by mail to Clay County Register of Deeds at Clay County Register of Deeds, 712 5th Street, Suite 104, Clay Center, KS 67432.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (first page, not to exceed legal size 8x14, includes Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page; town plats $32.00/page; certified copy $1/page + $7.50 certification; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00)).
- 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 Clay standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clay recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay?
The Clay County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (first page, not to exceed legal size 8x14, includes Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page; town plats $32.00/page; certified copy $1/page + $7.50 certification; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00), with checks payable to Clay County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay?
Clay records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Clay?
Mail recordings to Clay County Register of Deeds: Clay County Register of Deeds, 712 5th Street, Suite 104, Clay Center, KS 67432 (785-632-3811).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Clay recorder in person.
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