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Recording a Deed or Document in Ellis, KS
Ellis (population 28,934) records real-property documents through the Ellis 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.
Ellis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ellis 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)
- Mailing address
- 718 Main St., Hays, KS 67601
- Phone
- 785-628-9450
- Checks payable to
- Ellis 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 Ellis?
Yes. Ellis 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 Ellis, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ellis 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 Ellis County Register of Deeds at 718 Main St., Hays, KS 67601.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ellis
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 Ellis 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.
Ellis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ellis?
The Ellis 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), with checks payable to Ellis 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 Ellis?
Yes. Ellis 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 Ellis?
Mail recordings to Ellis County Register of Deeds: 718 Main St., Hays, KS 67601 (785-628-9450).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ellis?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ellis 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 Ellis recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ellis? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.