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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, KS
Franklin (population 25,996) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust + Technology fund fees, max legal size 8x14) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page add'l (+Certified copy $13.00 (certifying instrument of record); $1.00 additional if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature)
- Mailing address
- 315 S. Main St., Ottawa, KS 66067
- Phone
- 785-229-3440
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not stated on site; contact office - unverified
Can you e-record in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Franklin, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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, or by mail to Franklin County Register of Deeds at 315 S. Main St., Ottawa, KS 66067.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (includes Heritage Trust + Technology fund fees, max legal size 8x14) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page add'l (+Certified copy $13.00 (certifying instrument of record); $1.00 additional if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin
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 Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin?
The Franklin County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust + Technology fund fees, max legal size 8x14) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page add'l (+Certified copy $13.00 (certifying instrument of record); $1.00 additional if signer/notary name not typed/printed under signature), with checks payable to Franklin County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Franklin?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Register of Deeds: 315 S. Main St., Ottawa, KS 66067 (785-229-3440).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.
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Under contract in Franklin? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.