Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kent, MI
Kent (population 657,974) records real-property documents through the Kent 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.
Kent recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kent County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document (covers first page; includes Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees) first / No separate per-page charge; the $30 flat fee applies regardless of number of pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged when a document assigns/discharges more than one instrument (limit 25 per document))
- Mailing address
- 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone
- 616-632-7610
- Checks payable to
- Kent County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet form mandated, but the first line of the first page must contain a single statement identifying the recordable event the instrument evidences
Can you e-record in Kent?
Yes. Kent accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Kent, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Kent 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, or by mail to Kent County Register of Deeds at 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document (covers first page; includes Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees) first / No separate per-page charge; the $30 flat fee applies regardless of number of pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged when a document assigns/discharges more than one instrument (limit 25 per document))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kent
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 Kent 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.
Kent recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kent?
The Kent County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document (covers first page; includes Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees) first / No separate per-page charge; the $30 flat fee applies regardless of number of pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged when a document assigns/discharges more than one instrument (limit 25 per document)), with checks payable to Kent County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kent?
Yes. Kent accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Kent?
Mail recordings to Kent County Register of Deeds: 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616-632-7610).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kent?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kent 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 Kent recorder in person.
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Under contract in Kent? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.