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Recording a Deed or Document in Cass, MI
Cass (population 51,589) records real-property documents through the Cass County Clerk/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.
Cass recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, effective Oct 1, 2016) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certification (required for warranty deeds/land contracts) $5.00; standard copies $1.00 first page + $0.20/additional page; certified copies $10.00 first page + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 120 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 355, Cassopolis, MI 49031
- Phone
- 269-445-4420 (Register of Deeds); alt. 269-445-4464 listed in some sources
- Checks payable to
- Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: First line must identify recordable event; 2.5in top margin, 0.5in other margins (post-4/1/1997 documents); black ink, 10-point minimum font; white 20lb paper, 8.5x11 to 8.5x14
Can you e-record in Cass?
Cass records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Cass, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Cass 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 by mail to Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds at 120 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 355, Cassopolis, MI 49031.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, effective Oct 1, 2016) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certification (required for warranty deeds/land contracts) $5.00; standard copies $1.00 first page + $0.20/additional page; certified copies $10.00 first page + $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cass
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 Cass 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cass recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cass?
The Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count, effective Oct 1, 2016) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Tax certification (required for warranty deeds/land contracts) $5.00; standard copies $1.00 first page + $0.20/additional page; certified copies $10.00 first page + $1.00/page), with checks payable to Cass County Clerk/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 Cass?
Cass records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Cass?
Mail recordings to Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds: 120 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 355, Cassopolis, MI 49031 (269-445-4420 (Register of Deeds); alt. 269-445-4464 listed in some sources).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cass?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cass 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 Cass recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cass? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.