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Recording a Deed or Document in Stevens, KS
Stevens (population 5,250) records real-property documents through the Stevens 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.
Stevens recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stevens County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 (first page, statutory KS fee incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; Lis Pendens $5.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each)
- Mailing address
- Stevens County Register of Deeds, 200 E 6th St, Hugoton, KS 67951
- Phone
- (620) 544-2630
- Checks payable to
- Stevens County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide cover sheet mandate; 3in top margin first page, 1in other margins per K.S.A. 28-115
Can you e-record in Stevens?
Yes. Stevens accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Stevens, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Stevens 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, or by mail to Stevens County Register of Deeds at Stevens County Register of Deeds, 200 E 6th St, Hugoton, KS 67951.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 (first page, statutory KS fee incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; Lis Pendens $5.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Stevens
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 Stevens 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Stevens recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stevens?
The Stevens County Register of Deeds charges $21.00 (first page, statutory KS fee incl. Heritage Trust/Technology fund) first / $17.00 per additional page add'l (+Release/assignment of mortgage $20.00 first page/$4.00 addl; Lis Pendens $5.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each), with checks payable to Stevens County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stevens?
Yes. Stevens accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Stevens?
Mail recordings to Stevens County Register of Deeds: Stevens County Register of Deeds, 200 E 6th St, Hugoton, KS 67951 ((620) 544-2630).
How can Jurably help with recording in Stevens?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Stevens 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 Stevens recorder in person.
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Under contract in Stevens? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.