Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clinton, MI
Clinton (population 79,128) records real-property documents through the Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clinton County 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; $5 tax certification required for warranty deeds, land contracts, or deeds with a Covenant of Warranty add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first)
- Mailing address
- Clinton County Register of Deeds, 100 E. State Street, Suite 2500, St. Johns, MI 48879-1580
- Phone
- 989-224-5270
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Yes - first line of the initial page must contain a single statement identifying the recordable event the instrument evidences
Can you e-record in Clinton?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Clinton 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 Clinton County Register of Deeds at Clinton County Register of Deeds, 100 E. State Street, Suite 2500, St. Johns, MI 48879-1580.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat recording fee (incl. MI Remonumentation & ROD Automation fees), regardless of page count first / Included in flat fee; $5 tax certification required for warranty deeds, land contracts, or deeds with a Covenant of Warranty 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clinton?
The Clinton County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat recording fee (incl. MI Remonumentation & ROD Automation fees), regardless of page count first / Included in flat fee; $5 tax certification required for warranty deeds, land contracts, or deeds with a Covenant of Warranty 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 Clinton?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton?
Mail recordings to Clinton County Register of Deeds: Clinton County Register of Deeds, 100 E. State Street, Suite 2500, St. Johns, MI 48879-1580 (989-224-5270).
Can Jurably record my document in Clinton 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 Clinton recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.