Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mason, MI
Mason (population 29,052) records real-property documents through the Mason 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.
Mason recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mason County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat (regardless of page count) first / Included in flat $30 fee (no per-page charge) add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond first; certification $5.00; copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page; real estate record searches $0.50/year (min $5.00))
- Mailing address
- Mason County Register of Deeds, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431
- Phone
- 231-843-4466
- Checks payable to
- Mason County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per website
Can you e-record in Mason?
Yes. Mason 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 Mason, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Mason 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 Mason County Register of Deeds at Mason County Register of Deeds, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat (regardless of page count) first / Included in flat $30 fee (no per-page charge) add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond first; certification $5.00; copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page; real estate record searches $0.50/year (min $5.00))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mason
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 Mason 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.
Mason recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mason?
The Mason County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat (regardless of page count) first / Included in flat $30 fee (no per-page charge) add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond first; certification $5.00; copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page; real estate record searches $0.50/year (min $5.00)), with checks payable to Mason County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mason?
Yes. Mason 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 Mason?
Mail recordings to Mason County Register of Deeds: Mason County Register of Deeds, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431 (231-843-4466).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mason?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mason 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 Mason recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mason? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.