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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery, KS
Montgomery (population 31,486) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; certificate $13; acknowledgment $12.50; lien filing (K.S.A. 58-201) $17; Lis Pendens (K.S.A. 60-2201) $5)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 647, Independence, KS 67301 (physical/overnight: 217 E Myrtle St, Suite 205, Independence, KS 67301)
- Phone
- 620-330-1140
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Register of Deeds (standard KS practice, not explicitly confirmed on site)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate mandatory cover sheet, but 3-inch top margin required on first page or a cover page will be added and billed as an additional page
Can you e-record in Montgomery?
Montgomery records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Montgomery, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 by mail to Montgomery County Register of Deeds at PO Box 647, Independence, KS 67301 (physical/overnight: 217 E Myrtle St, Suite 205, Independence, KS 67301).
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; certificate $13; acknowledgment $12.50; lien filing (K.S.A. 58-201) $17; Lis Pendens (K.S.A. 60-2201) $5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery
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 Montgomery 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Montgomery recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery?
The Montgomery County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; certificate $13; acknowledgment $12.50; lien filing (K.S.A. 58-201) $17; Lis Pendens (K.S.A. 60-2201) $5), with checks payable to Montgomery County Register of Deeds (standard KS practice, not explicitly confirmed on site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery?
Montgomery records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Montgomery?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Register of Deeds: PO Box 647, Independence, KS 67301 (physical/overnight: 217 E Myrtle St, Suite 205, Independence, KS 67301) (620-330-1140).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery recorder in person.
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Under contract in Montgomery? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.