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Recording a Deed or Document in Ford, KS
Ford (population 34,287) records real-property documents through the Ford 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.
Ford recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ford 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); extra $17.00 fee if margin doesn't accommodate recording stamp add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; mortgage registration tax no longer required as of 1/1/2019)
- Mailing address
- 100 Gunsmoke Street, Dodge City, KS 67801
- Phone
- 620-227-4565
- Checks payable to
- Ford County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required by statute; document may be rejected/returned by mail if margins insufficient (county explicitly warns of this)
Can you e-record in Ford?
Yes. Ford 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 Ford, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ford 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 Ford County Register of Deeds at 100 Gunsmoke Street, Dodge City, KS 67801.
- 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); extra $17.00 fee if margin doesn't accommodate recording stamp add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; mortgage registration tax no longer required as of 1/1/2019)).
- 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 Ford 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.
Ford recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ford?
The Ford 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); extra $17.00 fee if margin doesn't accommodate recording stamp add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; acknowledgment of signature $12.50; town plat $32.00/page; mortgage registration tax no longer required as of 1/1/2019), with checks payable to Ford 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 Ford?
Yes. Ford 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 Ford?
Mail recordings to Ford County Register of Deeds: 100 Gunsmoke Street, Dodge City, KS 67801 (620-227-4565).
Can Jurably record my document in Ford 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 Ford recorder in person.
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