Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Saginaw, MI
Saginaw (population 190,124) records real-property documents through the Saginaw 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.
Saginaw recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Saginaw County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat per document, inclusive of all pages first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 County Treasurer tax certification (warranty deeds, land contracts, etc.))
- Mailing address
- 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602
- Phone
- (989) 790-5270
- Checks payable to
- Saginaw County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No county-specific cover sheet required (statewide MI standard)
Can you e-record in Saginaw?
Yes. Saginaw accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Saginaw, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Saginaw 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, or by mail to Saginaw County Register of Deeds at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat per document, inclusive of all pages first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 County Treasurer tax certification (warranty deeds, land contracts, etc.))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Saginaw
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 Saginaw 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.
Saginaw recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Saginaw?
The Saginaw County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat per document, inclusive of all pages first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 County Treasurer tax certification (warranty deeds, land contracts, etc.)), with checks payable to Saginaw County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Saginaw?
Yes. Saginaw accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Saginaw?
Mail recordings to Saginaw County Register of Deeds: 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602 ((989) 790-5270).
How can Jurably help with recording in Saginaw?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Saginaw 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 Saginaw recorder in person.
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Under contract in Saginaw? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.