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Recording a Deed or Document in Meade, KS
Meade (population 4,055) records real-property documents through the Meade 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.
Meade recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Meade County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (statewide statutory fee per K.S.A. 28-115/28-115a; base fee not separately itemized on county page, only riders listed) first / $17.00 per page add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; Acknowledgment of signature $12.50; +$1.00 if signer/notary names not typed/printed; +$17.00 if insufficient room for recording stamp)
- Mailing address
- Meade County Register of Deeds, PO Box 399, 200 N. Fowler St., Meade, KS 67864
- Phone
- (620) 873-8705
- Checks payable to
- Meade County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes if first page lacks required 3-inch top margin; UCC filings must use standardized National UCC Filing Form or be rejected
Can you e-record in Meade?
Yes. Meade 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 Meade, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Meade 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 Meade County Register of Deeds at Meade County Register of Deeds, PO Box 399, 200 N. Fowler St., Meade, KS 67864.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (statewide statutory fee per K.S.A. 28-115/28-115a; base fee not separately itemized on county page, only riders listed) first / $17.00 per page add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; Acknowledgment of signature $12.50; +$1.00 if signer/notary names not typed/printed; +$17.00 if insufficient room for recording stamp)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Meade
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 Meade 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.
Meade recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Meade?
The Meade County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (statewide statutory fee per K.S.A. 28-115/28-115a; base fee not separately itemized on county page, only riders listed) first / $17.00 per page add'l (+Certificate certifying instrument of record $13.00; Acknowledgment of signature $12.50; +$1.00 if signer/notary names not typed/printed; +$17.00 if insufficient room for recording stamp), with checks payable to Meade County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Meade?
Yes. Meade 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 Meade?
Mail recordings to Meade County Register of Deeds: Meade County Register of Deeds, PO Box 399, 200 N. Fowler St., Meade, KS 67864 ((620) 873-8705).
How can Jurably help with recording in Meade?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Meade 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 Meade recorder in person.
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