Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Livingston, MI
Livingston (population 193,866) records real-property documents through the Livingston 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.
Livingston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Livingston County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat-rate fee per document regardless of page count (includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional Liber/page or Document # cross-referenced beyond the first add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00; copies $1.00/page, certification $1.00/document; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000)
- Mailing address
- Livingston County Register of Deeds, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843 (per county government center address; confirm suite via official site)
- Phone
- (517) 546-0270
- Checks payable to
- Livingston 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 Livingston?
Yes. Livingston 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 Livingston, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Livingston 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 Livingston County Register of Deeds at Livingston County Register of Deeds, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843 (per county government center address; confirm suite via official site).
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat-rate fee per document regardless of page count (includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional Liber/page or Document # cross-referenced beyond the first add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00; copies $1.00/page, certification $1.00/document; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000)).
- 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 Livingston 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.
Livingston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Livingston?
The Livingston County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat-rate fee per document regardless of page count (includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional Liber/page or Document # cross-referenced beyond the first add'l (+Tax certification: $5.00; copies $1.00/page, certification $1.00/document; county transfer tax $1.10/$1,000; state transfer tax $7.50/$1,000), with checks payable to Livingston County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston 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 Livingston?
Mail recordings to Livingston County Register of Deeds: Livingston County Register of Deeds, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843 (per county government center address; confirm suite via official site) ((517) 546-0270).
Can Jurably record my document in Livingston 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 Livingston recorder in person.
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