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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Elk 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Elk 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 Elk recorder in person.
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