Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Midland, MI
Midland (population 83,494) records real-property documents through the Midland 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.
Midland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Midland 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; tax certification (warranty deeds/land contracts/warranty covenant deeds) $5.00; physical copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Midland County Register of Deeds, 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640
- Phone
- 989-832-6820
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds (Midland County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per website; see county Recording Requirements PDF
Can you e-record in Midland?
Yes. Midland 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 Midland, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Midland 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 Midland County Register of Deeds at Midland County Register of Deeds, 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640.
- 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; tax certification (warranty deeds/land contracts/warranty covenant deeds) $5.00; physical copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Midland
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 Midland 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.
Midland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Midland?
The Midland 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; tax certification (warranty deeds/land contracts/warranty covenant deeds) $5.00; physical copies $1/page), with checks payable to Register of Deeds (Midland County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Midland?
Yes. Midland 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 Midland?
Mail recordings to Midland County Register of Deeds: Midland County Register of Deeds, 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640 (989-832-6820).
How can Jurably help with recording in Midland?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Midland 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 Midland recorder in person.
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Under contract in Midland? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.