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Recording a Deed or Document in Shawnee, KS
Shawnee (population 178,909) records real-property documents through the Shawnee 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.
Shawnee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Shawnee County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; Federal Tax Lien Notices $32; Lis Pendens $5; +$1 if signer/notary names not typed/printed)
- Mailing address
- 200 SE 7th St., Room 108, Topeka, KS 66603-3971
- Phone
- 785.251.4020
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Cover page optional (extra fee applies) if document lacks a 2.5"x2.5" blank square at top of first page for the recording stamp
Can you e-record in Shawnee?
Yes. Shawnee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Shawnee, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Shawnee 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, ePN, or by mail to Shawnee County Register of Deeds at 200 SE 7th St., Room 108, Topeka, KS 66603-3971.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; Federal Tax Lien Notices $32; Lis Pendens $5; +$1 if signer/notary names 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 Shawnee 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.
Shawnee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Shawnee?
The Shawnee County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115, incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund fees) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Town plats $32/page; release/assignment $20 first page/$4 addl page; Federal Tax Lien Notices $32; Lis Pendens $5; +$1 if signer/notary names not typed/printed), 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 Shawnee?
Yes. Shawnee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Shawnee?
Mail recordings to Shawnee County Register of Deeds: 200 SE 7th St., Room 108, Topeka, KS 66603-3971 (785.251.4020).
Can Jurably record my document in Shawnee 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 Shawnee recorder in person.
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