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Recording a Deed or Document in Morton, KS
Morton (population 2,701) records real-property documents through the Morton 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.
Morton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Morton County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments of writing; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per second/additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; assignment/release of mortgage $20 first page/$4 addl page; additional book/page listed $16; lien filing $17; Lis Pendens $5; federal tax lien notice/release $32 each; UCC filings $15 each; copies $0.50/page in person, $1/page by mail)
- Mailing address
- 1025 Morton Street, PO Box 756, Elkhart, KS 67950
- Phone
- 620-697-2561
- Checks payable to
- Morton County Register of Deeds (standard KS practice, not explicitly confirmed on site)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No standalone mandatory cover sheet; first page requires 1.5-inch top margin (3-inch top margin required specifically for e-recorded documents), 1-inch top/bottom and 0.5-inch side margins on subsequent pages, or a cover page will be added and billed
Can you e-record in Morton?
Yes. Morton 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 Morton, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Morton 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 Morton County Register of Deeds at 1025 Morton Street, PO Box 756, Elkhart, KS 67950.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments of writing; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per second/additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; assignment/release of mortgage $20 first page/$4 addl page; additional book/page listed $16; lien filing $17; Lis Pendens $5; federal tax lien notice/release $32 each; UCC filings $15 each; copies $0.50/page in person, $1/page by mail)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Morton
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 Morton 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.
Morton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Morton?
The Morton County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (deeds, mortgages, other instruments of writing; K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per second/additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; assignment/release of mortgage $20 first page/$4 addl page; additional book/page listed $16; lien filing $17; Lis Pendens $5; federal tax lien notice/release $32 each; UCC filings $15 each; copies $0.50/page in person, $1/page by mail), with checks payable to Morton 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 Morton?
Yes. Morton 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 Morton?
Mail recordings to Morton County Register of Deeds: 1025 Morton Street, PO Box 756, Elkhart, KS 67950 (620-697-2561).
How can Jurably help with recording in Morton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Morton 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 Morton 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.