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Recording a Deed or Document in Rice, KS
Rice (population 9,427) records real-property documents through the Rice 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.
Rice recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rice County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees, effective schedule dated Jan 1 2018, consistent with KSA 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $32/page; mortgage release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; $125 cap for single-family principal residence under $75,000 (affidavit required for exemption over $125); $1 addl fee if signer/notary name not typed/printed)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, Rice County Courthouse, 101 W. Commercial, Lyons, KS 67554
- Phone
- 620-257-2931
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: self-addressed stamped envelope required for document return (2018 requirement); cover sheet requirement not explicitly stated
Can you e-record in Rice?
Yes. Rice 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 Rice, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Rice 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 Rice County Register of Deeds at Register of Deeds, Rice County Courthouse, 101 W. Commercial, Lyons, KS 67554.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees, effective schedule dated Jan 1 2018, consistent with KSA 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $32/page; mortgage release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; $125 cap for single-family principal residence under $75,000 (affidavit required for exemption over $125); $1 addl fee if signer/notary name not typed/printed)).
- 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 Rice 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.
Rice recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rice?
The Rice County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees, effective schedule dated Jan 1 2018, consistent with KSA 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $32/page; mortgage release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; $125 cap for single-family principal residence under $75,000 (affidavit required for exemption over $125); $1 addl fee if signer/notary name not typed/printed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rice?
Yes. Rice 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 Rice?
Mail recordings to Rice County Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds, Rice County Courthouse, 101 W. Commercial, Lyons, KS 67554 (620-257-2931).
Can Jurably record my document in Rice 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 Rice recorder in person.
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