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Recording a Deed or Document in Riley, KS
Riley (population 71,959) records real-property documents through the Riley 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.
Riley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Riley County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees per KSA 28-115) - see 2026 fee schedule first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $20/page; certificate certifying instrument $32; acknowledgment of signature $13; death certificates $12.50; $125 cap on recording fee for mortgages ≤$75,000 on single-family principal residence)
- Mailing address
- Riley County Register of Deeds, 110 Courthouse Plaza, 2nd Floor, Rm B202, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Phone
- 785-537-6340 (fax 785-537-6343)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; formatting requirements stated instead of cover sheet
Can you e-record in Riley?
Riley 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 Riley, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Riley 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 Riley County Register of Deeds at Riley County Register of Deeds, 110 Courthouse Plaza, 2nd Floor, Rm B202, Manhattan, KS 66502.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees per KSA 28-115) - see 2026 fee schedule first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $20/page; certificate certifying instrument $32; acknowledgment of signature $13; death certificates $12.50; $125 cap on recording fee for mortgages ≤$75,000 on single-family principal residence)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Riley
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 Riley 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.
Riley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Riley?
The Riley County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 first page (incl. Heritage Trust & Technology fund fees per KSA 28-115) - see 2026 fee schedule first / $17.00 per additional page/fraction thereof add'l (+Town plats $20/page; certificate certifying instrument $32; acknowledgment of signature $13; death certificates $12.50; $125 cap on recording fee for mortgages ≤$75,000 on single-family principal residence). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Riley?
Riley 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 Riley?
Mail recordings to Riley County Register of Deeds: Riley County Register of Deeds, 110 Courthouse Plaza, 2nd Floor, Rm B202, Manhattan, KS 66502 (785-537-6340 (fax 785-537-6343)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Riley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Riley 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 Riley recorder in person.
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Under contract in Riley? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.