Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, MI
Monroe (population 154,809) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe 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)
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48161 (Monroe County Courthouse, 125 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161-2197)
- Phone
- 734-240-7390
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Single statement identifying the recordable event required on first line of first page
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Monroe, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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, or by mail to Monroe County Register of Deeds at Monroe County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48161 (Monroe County Courthouse, 125 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161-2197).
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monroe
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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe 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), with checks payable to Monroe County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Register of Deeds: Monroe County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48161 (Monroe County Courthouse, 125 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161-2197) (734-240-7390).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monroe?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
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Under contract in Monroe? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.