Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Alger, MI
Alger (population 8,842) records real-property documents through the Alger County Clerk/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.
Alger recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective under MCLA 600.2567 (PA 224 of 2016) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first)
- Mailing address
- 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862
- Phone
- 906-387-2076 ext. 1
- Checks payable to
- Alger County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly specified; Michigan standard first-page margin/formatting rules apply per MCL 565.201
Can you e-record in Alger?
Yes. Alger accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Alger, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Alger 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds at 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective under MCLA 600.2567 (PA 224 of 2016) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first)).
- 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 Alger 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.
Alger recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alger?
The Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective under MCLA 600.2567 (PA 224 of 2016) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first), with checks payable to Alger County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alger?
Yes. Alger accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Alger?
Mail recordings to Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds: 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862 (906-387-2076 ext. 1).
Can Jurably record my document in Alger 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 Alger recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.