Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Grand Traverse, MI
Grand Traverse (population 95,238) records real-property documents through the Grand Traverse 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.
Grand Traverse recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee regardless of number of pages first / Included in flat $30 fee; no per-page charge add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on documents affecting more than 1 instrument)
- Mailing address
- Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds, 400 Boardman Avenue, Suite 103, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Phone
- 231-922-4753
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds (or 'GTROD')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; first line of first page must state the recordable event/instrument type
Can you e-record in Grand Traverse?
Yes. Grand Traverse accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Grand Traverse, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Grand Traverse 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, or by mail to Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds at Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds, 400 Boardman Avenue, Suite 103, Traverse City, MI 49684.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee regardless of number of pages first / Included in flat $30 fee; no per-page charge add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on documents affecting more than 1 instrument)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Grand Traverse
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 Grand Traverse 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.
Grand Traverse recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Grand Traverse?
The Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee regardless of number of pages first / Included in flat $30 fee; no per-page charge add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on documents affecting more than 1 instrument), with checks payable to Register of Deeds (or 'GTROD'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Grand Traverse?
Yes. Grand Traverse accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Grand Traverse?
Mail recordings to Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds: Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds, 400 Boardman Avenue, Suite 103, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231-922-4753).
How can Jurably help with recording in Grand Traverse?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse recorder in person.
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Under contract in Grand Traverse? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.