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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.
How Jurably helps in Clay
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 Clay 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clay? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.