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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott, KS
Scott (population 5,151) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (per K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; certification $13)
- Mailing address
- 303 Court St., Scott City, KS 67871
- Phone
- 620-872-3155
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide statutory requirement for a cover sheet, but K.S.A. 28-115(e) requires a blank 3-inch top margin on the first page for recording stamp; if insufficient, an added sheet is required and counted as an extra page
Can you e-record in Scott?
Scott 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 Scott, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Register of Deeds at 303 Court St., Scott City, KS 67871.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (per K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; certification $13)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scott
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 Scott 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.
Scott recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott?
The Scott County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (per K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage: $20 first page/$4 addl page; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; certification $13), with checks payable to Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott?
Scott 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 Scott?
Mail recordings to Scott County Register of Deeds: 303 Court St., Scott City, KS 67871 (620-872-3155).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scott?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scott 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 Scott recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scott? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.