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Recording a Deed or Document in Smith, KS
Smith (population 3,570) records real-property documents through the Smith 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.
Smith recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Smith County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment $20 first/$4 addl; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; Lis Pendens $5; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32 each)
- Mailing address
- 218 S. Grant, Suite #7, Smith Center, KS 66967
- Phone
- 785-282-5160
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide mandatory cover sheet; documents must meet KS statutory formatting/signature/notarization requirements; 3-inch blank top margin on first page per K.S.A. 28-115(e)
Can you e-record in Smith?
Smith 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 Smith, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Smith 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 Smith County Register of Deeds at 218 S. Grant, Suite #7, Smith Center, KS 66967.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment $20 first/$4 addl; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; Lis Pendens $5; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32 each)).
- 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 Smith standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Smith recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Smith?
The Smith County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (K.S.A. 28-115) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment $20 first/$4 addl; town plats $32/page; lien filings $17; Lis Pendens $5; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32 each), 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 Smith?
Smith 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 Smith?
Mail recordings to Smith County Register of Deeds: 218 S. Grant, Suite #7, Smith Center, KS 66967 (785-282-5160).
Can Jurably record my document in Smith for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Smith recorder in person.
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