Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Crawford, MI
Crawford (population 12,988) records real-property documents through the Crawford 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.
Crawford recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Crawford 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; tax certification $5; certify a recorded document $5 add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first)
- Mailing address
- Crawford County Register of Deeds, 200 W. Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
- Phone
- 989-348-2841
- Checks payable to
- Crawford County / Crawford County ROD
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: unverified (not explicitly specified)
Can you e-record in Crawford?
Yes. Crawford accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Crawford, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Crawford 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Crawford County Clerk/Register of Deeds at Crawford County Register of Deeds, 200 W. Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738.
- 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; tax certification $5; certify a recorded 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Crawford 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.
Crawford recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Crawford?
The Crawford 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; tax certification $5; certify a recorded document $5 add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged beyond the first), with checks payable to Crawford County / Crawford County ROD. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Crawford?
Yes. Crawford accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Crawford?
Mail recordings to Crawford County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Crawford County Register of Deeds, 200 W. Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738 (989-348-2841).
Can Jurably record my document in Crawford 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 Crawford recorder in person.
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