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Recording a Deed or Document in Douglas, KS
Douglas (population 118,785) records real-property documents through the Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Douglas County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (deeds/mortgages/instruments, per KSA 28-115); mortgage release/assignment first page $20.00 first / $17.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $4.00 per additional page (mortgage release/assignment) add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; UCC filings $15.00; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient for recording stamp)
- Mailing address
- Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Phone
- 785-832-5282
- Checks payable to
- Douglas County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not required by statute; office adds one if first-page margin insufficient
Can you e-record in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Douglas, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Douglas 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, ePN, or by mail to Douglas County Register of Deeds at Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (deeds/mortgages/instruments, per KSA 28-115); mortgage release/assignment first page $20.00 first / $17.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $4.00 per additional page (mortgage release/assignment) add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; UCC filings $15.00; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient for recording stamp)).
- 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Douglas?
The Douglas County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (deeds/mortgages/instruments, per KSA 28-115); mortgage release/assignment first page $20.00 first / $17.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $4.00 per additional page (mortgage release/assignment) add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; UCC filings $15.00; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient for recording stamp), with checks payable to Douglas County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Douglas?
Mail recordings to Douglas County Register of Deeds: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 (785-832-5282).
Can Jurably record my document in Douglas 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 Douglas recorder in person.
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