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Recording a Deed or Document in Barry, MI
Barry (population 62,423) records real-property documents through the Barry 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.
Barry recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Barry 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; state transfer tax $3.75/$500 and county transfer tax $0.55/$500 of consideration; $1.00/page copies; $1.00 certification fee)
- Mailing address
- 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058
- Phone
- 269-945-1400
- Checks payable to
- Barry County Register of Deeds (recording fees/transfer tax); Barry County Treasurer (tax certification, separate check required)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly specified; standard Michigan first-page recording margin/formatting rules apply
Can you e-record in Barry?
Yes. Barry 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 Barry, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Barry 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 Barry County Register of Deeds at 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058.
- 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; state transfer tax $3.75/$500 and county transfer tax $0.55/$500 of consideration; $1.00/page copies; $1.00 certification fee)).
- 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 Barry 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.
Barry recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Barry?
The Barry 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; state transfer tax $3.75/$500 and county transfer tax $0.55/$500 of consideration; $1.00/page copies; $1.00 certification fee), with checks payable to Barry County Register of Deeds (recording fees/transfer tax); Barry County Treasurer (tax certification, separate check required). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Barry?
Yes. Barry 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 Barry?
Mail recordings to Barry County Register of Deeds: 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269-945-1400).
Can Jurably record my document in Barry 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 Barry recorder in person.
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