Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ogemaw, MI
Ogemaw (population 20,770) records real-property documents through the Ogemaw 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.
Ogemaw recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ogemaw County 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; $5 certification; $1/page copies ($1.50/page plat copies))
- Mailing address
- Ogemaw County Register of Deeds, 806 W. Houghton Ave., Room 104, West Branch, MI 48661
- Phone
- 989-345-0728
- Checks payable to
- Ogemaw County 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 Ogemaw?
Yes. Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw County Register of Deeds at Ogemaw County Register of Deeds, 806 W. Houghton Ave., Room 104, West Branch, MI 48661.
- 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; $5 certification; $1/page copies ($1.50/page plat copies))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ogemaw
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 Ogemaw 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.
Ogemaw recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ogemaw?
The Ogemaw County 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; $5 certification; $1/page copies ($1.50/page plat copies)), with checks payable to Ogemaw County Register of Deeds (verify at submission). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ogemaw?
Yes. Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw?
Mail recordings to Ogemaw County Register of Deeds: Ogemaw County Register of Deeds, 806 W. Houghton Ave., Room 104, West Branch, MI 48661 (989-345-0728).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ogemaw?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw recorder in person.
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