Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lapeer, MI
Lapeer (population 88,619) records real-property documents through the Lapeer 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.
Lapeer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lapeer County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Tax certificate (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000; copies $1.00/page, certification $5.00/document)
- Mailing address
- Lapeer County Register of Deeds, 287 W. Nepessing Street, Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446
- Phone
- (810) 667-0211 (fax 810-667-0293)
- Checks payable to
- Lapeer County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate statutory cover sheet; single statement identifying the recordable event must appear on line 1 of page 1 per MI recording statute
Can you e-record in Lapeer?
Yes. Lapeer accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lapeer, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Lapeer 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, or by mail to Lapeer County Register of Deeds at Lapeer County Register of Deeds, 287 W. Nepessing Street, Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Tax certificate (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000; copies $1.00/page, certification $5.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lapeer
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 Lapeer 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.
Lapeer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lapeer?
The Lapeer County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Tax certificate (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000; copies $1.00/page, certification $5.00/document), with checks payable to Lapeer County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lapeer?
Yes. Lapeer accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Lapeer?
Mail recordings to Lapeer County Register of Deeds: Lapeer County Register of Deeds, 287 W. Nepessing Street, Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446 ((810) 667-0211 (fax 810-667-0293)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lapeer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lapeer 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 Lapeer recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lapeer? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.