Kansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ottawa, KS
Ottawa (population 5,735) records real-property documents through the Register of Deeds, Ottawa County, Kansas. 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.
Ottawa recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Register of Deeds, Ottawa County, Kansas
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust and Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Included in page fees; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page)
- Mailing address
- Ottawa County Register of Deeds, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis, KS 67467
- Phone
- 785-392-2078
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not specified on official site)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified (not specified on official site)
Can you e-record in Ottawa?
Yes. Ottawa 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 Ottawa, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ottawa 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 Register of Deeds, Ottawa County, Kansas at Ottawa County Register of Deeds, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (includes Heritage Trust and Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Included in page fees; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Ottawa standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Ottawa recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ottawa?
The Register of Deeds, Ottawa County, Kansas charges $21.00 (includes Heritage Trust and Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Included in page fees; town plats $32/page; release/assignment of mortgage $20 first page + $4 addl page), with checks payable to unverified (not specified on official site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ottawa?
Yes. Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Mail recordings to Register of Deeds, Ottawa County, Kansas: Ottawa County Register of Deeds, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis, KS 67467 (785-392-2078).
Can Jurably record my document in Ottawa for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Ottawa recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.