Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bay, MI
Bay (population 103,856) records real-property documents through the Bay 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.
Bay recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bay County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Included in flat fee (no per-page charge); $3.00 added per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certificate from Treasurer required for warranty deeds/land contracts (~$5.00); copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document)
- Mailing address
- 515 Center Avenue, Suite 102, Bay City, MI 48708-5122
- Phone
- 989-895-4228
- Checks payable to
- Bay County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet form provided by office; first line of document must state the single recordable event (MCL 565.201). Margins: 2.5in top, 0.5in other sides. Paper: white, 20lb min, 8.5x11 to 8.5x14. Font: black ink, 10-point minimum. Names typed/printed beneath signatures.
Can you e-record in Bay?
Yes. Bay 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 Bay, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Bay 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 Bay County Register of Deeds at 515 Center Avenue, Suite 102, Bay City, MI 48708-5122.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Included in flat fee (no per-page charge); $3.00 added per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certificate from Treasurer required for warranty deeds/land contracts (~$5.00); copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Bay
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Bay property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bay recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bay?
The Bay County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Included in flat fee (no per-page charge); $3.00 added per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certificate from Treasurer required for warranty deeds/land contracts (~$5.00); copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document), with checks payable to Bay County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bay?
Yes. Bay 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 Bay?
Mail recordings to Bay County Register of Deeds: 515 Center Avenue, Suite 102, Bay City, MI 48708-5122 (989-895-4228).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bay?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bay to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Bay recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.