Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ontonagon, MI
Ontonagon (population 5,816) records real-property documents through the Ontonagon 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.
Ontonagon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ontonagon County Clerk & Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 standard document recording (regardless of page count); $35.00 if tax certification required first / Not per-page; flat fee covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3.00 per each additional instrument reference beyond the first (assign/discharge); $5.00 certified copies; $1.00/page record copies; $0.50/year document search (min $5.00); $2.00 email/fax delivery)
- Mailing address
- Ontonagon County Register of Deeds, 725 Greenland Rd., Ontonagon, MI 49953
- Phone
- 906-884-4255
- Checks payable to
- Ontonagon County Register of Deeds (per office fee schedule)
- 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 Ontonagon?
Yes. Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County Clerk & Register of Deeds at Ontonagon County Register of Deeds, 725 Greenland Rd., Ontonagon, MI 49953.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 standard document recording (regardless of page count); $35.00 if tax certification required first / Not per-page; flat fee covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3.00 per each additional instrument reference beyond the first (assign/discharge); $5.00 certified copies; $1.00/page record copies; $0.50/year document search (min $5.00); $2.00 email/fax delivery)).
- 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 Ontonagon 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.
Ontonagon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ontonagon?
The Ontonagon County Clerk & Register of Deeds charges $30.00 standard document recording (regardless of page count); $35.00 if tax certification required first / Not per-page; flat fee covers all pages of one instrument add'l (+$3.00 per each additional instrument reference beyond the first (assign/discharge); $5.00 certified copies; $1.00/page record copies; $0.50/year document search (min $5.00); $2.00 email/fax delivery), with checks payable to Ontonagon County Register of Deeds (per office fee schedule). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ontonagon?
Yes. Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon?
Mail recordings to Ontonagon County Clerk & Register of Deeds: Ontonagon County Register of Deeds, 725 Greenland Rd., Ontonagon, MI 49953 (906-884-4255).
Can Jurably record my document in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon recorder in person.
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