Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mackinac, MI
Mackinac (population 10,834) records real-property documents through the Mackinac 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.
Mackinac recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mackinac 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): $5.00; copies $1.00/page; name search $0.50/year ($5.00 minimum); certification $5.00/document)
- Mailing address
- Mackinac County Register of Deeds, 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781
- Phone
- (906) 643-7306
- Checks payable to
- Mackinac County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
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 Mackinac?
Yes. Mackinac accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Mackinac, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Mackinac 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, or by mail to Mackinac County Register of Deeds at Mackinac County Register of Deeds, 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781.
- 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): $5.00; copies $1.00/page; name search $0.50/year ($5.00 minimum); certification $5.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mackinac
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 Mackinac 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.
Mackinac recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mackinac?
The Mackinac 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): $5.00; copies $1.00/page; name search $0.50/year ($5.00 minimum); certification $5.00/document), with checks payable to Mackinac County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mackinac?
Yes. Mackinac accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Mackinac?
Mail recordings to Mackinac County Register of Deeds: Mackinac County Register of Deeds, 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 ((906) 643-7306).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mackinac?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mackinac 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 Mackinac recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mackinac? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.