Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clare, MI
Clare (population 30,856) records real-property documents through the Clare 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.
Clare recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clare County Clerk & Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat recording fee (incl. MI Remonumentation & ROD Automation fees), regardless of page count first / Included in flat fee; copies $1/page, certification of an entire document +$5 add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first)
- Mailing address
- Clare County Register of Deeds, 255 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 438, Harrison, MI 48625
- Phone
- 989-539-7131
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Clare?
Yes. Clare 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 Clare, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Clare 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 Clare County Clerk & Register of Deeds at Clare County Register of Deeds, 255 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 438, Harrison, MI 48625.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat recording fee (incl. MI Remonumentation & ROD Automation fees), regardless of page count first / Included in flat fee; copies $1/page, certification of an entire document +$5 add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clare
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 Clare 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.
Clare recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clare?
The Clare County Clerk & Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat recording fee (incl. MI Remonumentation & ROD Automation fees), regardless of page count first / Included in flat fee; copies $1/page, certification of an entire document +$5 add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clare?
Yes. Clare 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 Clare?
Mail recordings to Clare County Clerk & Register of Deeds: Clare County Register of Deeds, 255 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 438, Harrison, MI 48625 (989-539-7131).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clare?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clare 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 Clare recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clare? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.