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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Clair, MI

St. Clair (population 160,383) records real-property documents through the St. Clair 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.

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St. Clair recording — the essentials

Recording office
St. Clair County Register of Deeds
Recording fee
$30.00 flat (effective Oct 1, 2016), regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 fee after first instrument reference; certified copy $5.00 (increased from $1.00))
Mailing address
St. Clair County Register of Deeds, 200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 103, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone
(810) 989-6925 (Equalization) / Register of Deeds main line via county switchboard
Checks payable to
St. Clair County Register of Deeds
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile

Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Michigan

Can you e-record in St. Clair?

Yes. St. Clair accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in St. Clair, Michigan

  1. Prepare the document so it meets St. Clair formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to St. Clair County Register of Deeds at St. Clair County Register of Deeds, 200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 103, Port Huron, MI 48060.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat (effective Oct 1, 2016), regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 fee after first instrument reference; certified copy $5.00 (increased from $1.00))).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in St. Clair

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 St. Clair 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.

St. Clair recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in St. Clair?

The St. Clair County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat (effective Oct 1, 2016), regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 fee after first instrument reference; certified copy $5.00 (increased from $1.00)), with checks payable to St. Clair County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in St. Clair?

Yes. St. Clair accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 St. Clair?

Mail recordings to St. Clair County Register of Deeds: St. Clair County Register of Deeds, 200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 103, Port Huron, MI 48060 ((810) 989-6925 (Equalization) / Register of Deeds main line via county switchboard).

How can Jurably help with recording in St. Clair?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Clair 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 St. Clair recorder in person.

Under contract in St. Clair? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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