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Recording a Deed or Document in Labette, KS
Labette (population 20,184) records real-property documents through the Labette 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.
Labette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Labette County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (statutory KS fee schedule, K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page; full statewide statutory schedule applies (fee schedule not posted on office site - contact office directly))
- Mailing address
- 501 Merchant St. (PO Box 10), Oswego, KS 67356
- Phone
- 620-795-4931 ext. 341 (Register) / ext. 340 (Deputy Register)
- Checks payable to
- Labette County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: 3-inch square blank area required in upper right corner of first page for Registry Stamp
Can you e-record in Labette?
Yes. Labette 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 Labette, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Labette 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 Labette County Register of Deeds at 501 Merchant St. (PO Box 10), Oswego, KS 67356.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (statutory KS fee schedule, K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page; full statewide statutory schedule applies (fee schedule not posted on office site - contact office directly))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Labette
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 Labette 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.
Labette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Labette?
The Labette County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (statutory KS fee schedule, K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page; full statewide statutory schedule applies (fee schedule not posted on office site - contact office directly)), with checks payable to Labette County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Labette?
Yes. Labette 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 Labette?
Mail recordings to Labette County Register of Deeds: 501 Merchant St. (PO Box 10), Oswego, KS 67356 (620-795-4931 ext. 341 (Register) / ext. 340 (Deputy Register)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Labette?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Labette 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 Labette recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.