Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Leelanau, MI
Leelanau (population 22,301) records real-property documents through the Leelanau 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.
Leelanau recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Leelanau 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 certification (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; copies $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Leelanau County Register of Deeds, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 105, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
- Phone
- (231) 256-9682 (fax 231-256-8149); rod@leelanau.gov
- Checks payable to
- Leelanau County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
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 Leelanau?
Yes. Leelanau 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 Leelanau, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Leelanau 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 Leelanau County Register of Deeds at Leelanau County Register of Deeds, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 105, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
- 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 certification (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; copies $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Leelanau
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 Leelanau 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.
Leelanau recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Leelanau?
The Leelanau 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 certification (warranty deeds/land contracts): $5.00; copies $1.00/page), with checks payable to Leelanau County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Leelanau?
Yes. Leelanau 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 Leelanau?
Mail recordings to Leelanau County Register of Deeds: Leelanau County Register of Deeds, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 105, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 ((231) 256-9682 (fax 231-256-8149); rod@leelanau.gov).
How can Jurably help with recording in Leelanau?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Leelanau 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 Leelanau recorder in person.
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