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Recording a Deed or Document in Decatur, KS
Decatur (population 2,764) records real-property documents through the Decatur 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.
Decatur recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Decatur County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; $1.00 surcharge if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature)
- Mailing address
- Decatur County Register of Deeds, PO Box 167, Oberlin, KS 67749 (physical: 120 E Hall Street #8, Oberlin, KS 67749)
- Phone
- 785-475-8105
- Checks payable to
- Decatur County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed; Kansas standard applies
Can you e-record in Decatur?
Decatur 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 Decatur, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Decatur 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 Decatur County Register of Deeds at Decatur County Register of Deeds, PO Box 167, Oberlin, KS 67749 (physical: 120 E Hall Street #8, Oberlin, KS 67749).
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; $1.00 surcharge 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 Decatur 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.
Decatur recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Decatur?
The Decatur County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology Fund fees) per K.S.A. 28-115 first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; $1.00 surcharge if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature), with checks payable to Decatur County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Decatur?
Decatur 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 Decatur?
Mail recordings to Decatur County Register of Deeds: Decatur County Register of Deeds, PO Box 167, Oberlin, KS 67749 (physical: 120 E Hall Street #8, Oberlin, KS 67749) (785-475-8105).
Can Jurably record my document in Decatur 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 Decatur recorder in person.
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