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Recording a Deed or Document in Alpena, MI
Alpena (population 28,907) records real-property documents through the Alpena 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.
Alpena recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alpena County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 tax certificate fee (Treasurer, required before recording warranty deed/land contract/assignment/master deed of condo); state/county transfer tax on consideration)
- Mailing address
- 720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 4, Alpena, MI 49707
- Phone
- 989-354-9547
- Checks payable to
- Alpena County Register of Deeds (tax certificate fee payable to Alpena County Treasurer)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; standard Michigan first-page recording margin/formatting rules apply
Can you e-record in Alpena?
Yes. Alpena accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Alpena, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Alpena 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 CSC, or by mail to Alpena County Register of Deeds at 720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 4, Alpena, MI 49707.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 tax certificate fee (Treasurer, required before recording warranty deed/land contract/assignment/master deed of condo); state/county transfer tax on consideration)).
- 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 Alpena 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.
Alpena recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alpena?
The Alpena County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 tax certificate fee (Treasurer, required before recording warranty deed/land contract/assignment/master deed of condo); state/county transfer tax on consideration), with checks payable to Alpena County Register of Deeds (tax certificate fee payable to Alpena County Treasurer). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alpena?
Yes. Alpena accepts electronic recording through CSC, 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 Alpena?
Mail recordings to Alpena County Register of Deeds: 720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 4, Alpena, MI 49707 (989-354-9547).
Can Jurably record my document in Alpena 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 Alpena recorder in person.
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