Kansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Elk, KS
Elk (population 2,483) records real-property documents through the Elk 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.
Elk recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Elk 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 (+Town plat $32.00/page; copies $0.75/page; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient (fees mandated by State of Kansas per county site))
- Mailing address
- 127 S Pine Street, PO Box 476, Howard, KS 67349
- Phone
- 620-374-2472
- Checks payable to
- Elk County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required by statute; office adds one if first-page margin insufficient
Can you e-record in Elk?
Yes. Elk accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Elk, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Elk 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, or by mail to Elk County Register of Deeds at 127 S Pine Street, PO Box 476, Howard, KS 67349.
- 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 (+Town plat $32.00/page; copies $0.75/page; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient (fees mandated by State of Kansas per county site))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Elk
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 Elk 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Elk recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Elk?
The Elk 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 (+Town plat $32.00/page; copies $0.75/page; extra $17.00 fee if margin insufficient (fees mandated by State of Kansas per county site)), with checks payable to Elk County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Elk?
Yes. Elk accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Elk?
Mail recordings to Elk County Register of Deeds: 127 S Pine Street, PO Box 476, Howard, KS 67349 (620-374-2472).
How can Jurably help with recording in Elk?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Elk 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 Elk recorder in person.
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Under contract in Elk? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.