Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Arenac, MI
Arenac (population 15,002) records real-property documents through the Arenac 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.
Arenac recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Arenac County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective October 1, 2016 per MCL 600.2567 first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; county transfer tax $0.55/$500 and state transfer tax $3.75/$500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- 120 N. Grove Street, P.O. Box 296, Standish, MI 48658
- Phone
- 989-846-9201
- Checks payable to
- Arenac County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly specified; standard Michigan first-page recording margin/formatting rules apply
Can you e-record in Arenac?
Yes. Arenac accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Arenac, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Arenac 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, or by mail to Arenac County Register of Deeds at 120 N. Grove Street, P.O. Box 296, Standish, MI 48658.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective October 1, 2016 per MCL 600.2567 first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; county transfer tax $0.55/$500 and state transfer tax $3.75/$500 of 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 Arenac 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.
Arenac recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Arenac?
The Arenac County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document (regardless of page count), effective October 1, 2016 per MCL 600.2567 first / No per-page fee; flat $30 includes Remonumentation and ROD Automation fees add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; county transfer tax $0.55/$500 and state transfer tax $3.75/$500 of consideration), with checks payable to Arenac County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Arenac?
Yes. Arenac accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Arenac?
Mail recordings to Arenac County Register of Deeds: 120 N. Grove Street, P.O. Box 296, Standish, MI 48658 (989-846-9201).
Can Jurably record my document in Arenac 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 Arenac recorder in person.
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