Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Muskegon, MI
Muskegon (population 175,824) records real-property documents through the Muskegon 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.
Muskegon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Muskegon County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat (regardless of page count; $4 of fee to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5 certification/copy certification fee; $5 Treasurer tax certification check (separate, payable to Muskegon County Treasurer); $1/page copies)
- Mailing address
- Muskegon County Register of Deeds, 173 E. Apple Ave., Suite 301, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Phone
- 231-724-6271
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds fee generally payable to Muskegon County Register of Deeds; separate $5 tax-certification check payable to Muskegon County Treasurer
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate MI-mandated cover sheet; first line of page 1 must state the recordable event per MCL 565.201
Can you e-record in Muskegon?
Yes. Muskegon 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 Muskegon, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Muskegon 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 Muskegon County Register of Deeds at Muskegon County Register of Deeds, 173 E. Apple Ave., Suite 301, Muskegon, MI 49442.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (regardless of page count; $4 of fee to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5 certification/copy certification fee; $5 Treasurer tax certification check (separate, payable to Muskegon County Treasurer); $1/page copies)).
- 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 Muskegon 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.
Muskegon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Muskegon?
The Muskegon County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat (regardless of page count; $4 of fee to MI State Survey & Remonumentation fund) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5 certification/copy certification fee; $5 Treasurer tax certification check (separate, payable to Muskegon County Treasurer); $1/page copies), with checks payable to Register of Deeds fee generally payable to Muskegon County Register of Deeds; separate $5 tax-certification check payable to Muskegon County Treasurer. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Muskegon?
Yes. Muskegon 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 Muskegon?
Mail recordings to Muskegon County Register of Deeds: Muskegon County Register of Deeds, 173 E. Apple Ave., Suite 301, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-724-6271).
Can Jurably record my document in Muskegon 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 Muskegon recorder in person.
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