Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Oakland, MI
Oakland (population 1,274,395) records real-property documents through the Oakland County Clerk/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.
Oakland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $3 per additional referenced liber/page; $5 Treasurer's Tax Certificate fee; County transfer tax $0.55/$500 + State transfer tax $3.75/$500; MiPropDocs e-recording adds $20/transaction)
- Mailing address
- Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 14 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
- Phone
- 248-858-0581
- Checks payable to
- Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds (verify at submission)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate MI-mandated cover sheet; first line must state recordable event per MCL 565.201
Can you e-record in Oakland?
Yes. Oakland 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 Oakland, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Oakland 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 Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds at Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 14 East, Pontiac, MI 48341.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $3 per additional referenced liber/page; $5 Treasurer's Tax Certificate fee; County transfer tax $0.55/$500 + State transfer tax $3.75/$500; MiPropDocs e-recording adds $20/transaction)).
- 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 Oakland 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.
Oakland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Oakland?
The Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds charges $30 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + ROD Automation fees) first / Not per-page; flat $30 covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $3 per additional referenced liber/page; $5 Treasurer's Tax Certificate fee; County transfer tax $0.55/$500 + State transfer tax $3.75/$500; MiPropDocs e-recording adds $20/transaction), with checks payable to Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds (verify at submission). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Oakland?
Yes. Oakland 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 Oakland?
Mail recordings to Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 14 East, Pontiac, MI 48341 (248-858-0581).
Can Jurably record my document in Oakland 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 Oakland recorder in person.
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