Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benzie, MI
Benzie (population 17,970) records real-property documents through the Benzie 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.
Benzie recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benzie County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, inclusive of Remonumentation/Automation fees) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; tax certificate from Treasurer required for certain deed types)
- Mailing address
- Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place, Suite 202, Beulah, MI 49617
- Phone
- 231-882-0016
- Checks payable to
- Benzie County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: First line must identify the single recordable event (MCL 565.201, statewide standard); 2.5in top / 0.5in side margins; white 20lb paper, 8.5x11 to 8.5x14; black ink, 10-point minimum font
Can you e-record in Benzie?
Yes. Benzie 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 Benzie, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Benzie 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 Benzie County Register of Deeds at Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place, Suite 202, Beulah, MI 49617.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, inclusive of Remonumentation/Automation fees) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; tax certificate from Treasurer required for certain deed types)).
- 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 Benzie 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.
Benzie recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benzie?
The Benzie County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, inclusive of Remonumentation/Automation fees) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; tax certificate from Treasurer required for certain deed types), with checks payable to Benzie 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 Benzie?
Yes. Benzie 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 Benzie?
Mail recordings to Benzie County Register of Deeds: Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place, Suite 202, Beulah, MI 49617 (231-882-0016).
Can Jurably record my document in Benzie 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 Benzie recorder in person.
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