Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ingham, MI
Ingham (population 284,900) records real-property documents through the Ingham 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.
Ingham recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ingham County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + Automation fees) first / Not page-based; flat $30.00 covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on multi-instrument documents)
- Mailing address
- Ingham County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 195, Mason, MI 48854 (physical: 341 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Mason, MI 48854)
- Phone
- (517) 676-7216
- Checks payable to
- Ingham County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per published requirements page (verify with office for local practice)
Can you e-record in Ingham?
Yes. Ingham 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 Ingham, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Ingham 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 Ingham County Register of Deeds at Ingham County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 195, Mason, MI 48854 (physical: 341 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Mason, MI 48854).
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + Automation fees) first / Not page-based; flat $30.00 covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on multi-instrument documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ingham
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 Ingham 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.
Ingham recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ingham?
The Ingham County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + Automation fees) first / Not page-based; flat $30.00 covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged on multi-instrument documents), with checks payable to Ingham County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ingham?
Yes. Ingham 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 Ingham?
Mail recordings to Ingham County Register of Deeds: Ingham County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 195, Mason, MI 48854 (physical: 341 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Mason, MI 48854) ((517) 676-7216).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ingham?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ingham 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 Ingham recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ingham? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.