Kansas · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Smith
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 Smith 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Smith?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Smith 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 Smith recorder in person.
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Under contract in Smith? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.