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Recording a Deed or Document in Sumner, KS
Sumner (population 22,382) records real-property documents through the Sumner 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.
Sumner recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sumner 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; UCC filings $15.00; Lis Pendens $5.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each)
- Mailing address
- Sumner County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 469, Wellington, KS 67152 (physical: 501 N. Washington Ave, Room 103, Wellington, KS 67152)
- Phone
- (620) 326-2041
- Checks payable to
- Sumner 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 Sumner?
Yes. Sumner 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 Sumner, Kansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Sumner 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 Sumner County Register of Deeds at Sumner County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 469, Wellington, KS 67152 (physical: 501 N. Washington Ave, Room 103, Wellington, KS 67152).
- 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; UCC filings $15.00; 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Sumner 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.
Sumner recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sumner?
The Sumner 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; UCC filings $15.00; Lis Pendens $5.00; Federal Tax Lien Notice/Release $32.00 each), with checks payable to Sumner County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sumner?
Yes. Sumner 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 Sumner?
Mail recordings to Sumner County Register of Deeds: Sumner County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 469, Wellington, KS 67152 (physical: 501 N. Washington Ave, Room 103, Wellington, KS 67152) ((620) 326-2041).
Can Jurably record my document in Sumner 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 Sumner recorder in person.
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