Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Houghton, MI
Houghton (population 37,361) records real-property documents through the Houghton 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.
Houghton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Houghton 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; $5.00 to certify documents with a covenant of warranty (Warranty Deeds, Covenant Deeds, Land Contracts, Assignment of Land Contracts))
- Mailing address
- Houghton County Register of Deeds, 401 E. Houghton Ave., 2nd Floor Houghton County Courthouse, Houghton, MI 49931
- Phone
- 906-482-1311
- Checks payable to
- Houghton County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not separately confirmed; standard MI statutory first-page statement required
Can you e-record in Houghton?
Yes. Houghton 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 Houghton, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Houghton 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 Houghton County Register of Deeds at Houghton County Register of Deeds, 401 E. Houghton Ave., 2nd Floor Houghton County Courthouse, Houghton, MI 49931.
- 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; $5.00 to certify documents with a covenant of warranty (Warranty Deeds, Covenant Deeds, Land Contracts, Assignment of Land Contracts))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Houghton
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 Houghton 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.
Houghton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Houghton?
The Houghton 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; $5.00 to certify documents with a covenant of warranty (Warranty Deeds, Covenant Deeds, Land Contracts, Assignment of Land Contracts)), with checks payable to Houghton County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Houghton?
Yes. Houghton 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 Houghton?
Mail recordings to Houghton County Register of Deeds: Houghton County Register of Deeds, 401 E. Houghton Ave., 2nd Floor Houghton County Courthouse, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-482-1311).
How can Jurably help with recording in Houghton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Houghton 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 Houghton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Houghton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.