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.
How Jurably helps in Clinton
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 Clinton 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clinton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clinton 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 Clinton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clinton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.