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Recording a Deed or Document in Lenawee, MI
Lenawee (population 99,423) records real-property documents through the Lenawee 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.
Lenawee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lenawee County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 per document, no additional page fee ($4.00 of fee goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation Fund) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 per each additional liber & page for assignment/discharge documents add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00 up to 5 legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional description over 5 (required on warranty deeds/land contracts); copies $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Lenawee County Register of Deeds, 301 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221
- Phone
- (517) 264-4538
- Checks payable to
- Lenawee County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate statutory cover sheet; single statement identifying the recordable event required on line 1 of page 1
Can you e-record in Lenawee?
Yes. Lenawee 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 Lenawee, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Lenawee 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 Lenawee County Register of Deeds at Lenawee County Register of Deeds, 301 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 per document, no additional page fee ($4.00 of fee goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation Fund) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 per each additional liber & page for assignment/discharge documents add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00 up to 5 legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional description over 5 (required on warranty deeds/land contracts); copies $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lenawee standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lenawee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lenawee?
The Lenawee County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 per document, no additional page fee ($4.00 of fee goes to MI State Survey & Remonumentation Fund) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 per each additional liber & page for assignment/discharge documents add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00 up to 5 legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional description over 5 (required on warranty deeds/land contracts); copies $1.00/page), with checks payable to Lenawee County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lenawee?
Yes. Lenawee 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 Lenawee?
Mail recordings to Lenawee County Register of Deeds: Lenawee County Register of Deeds, 301 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221 ((517) 264-4538).
Can Jurably record my document in Lenawee for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lenawee recorder in person.
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