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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Joseph, MI
St. Joseph (population 60,939) records real-property documents through the St. Joseph 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.
St. Joseph recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Joseph County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged (documents assigning/discharging more than 1 instrument))
- Mailing address
- St. Joseph County Register of Deeds, 125 W. Main Street (M-86), 2nd Floor, Centreville, MI 49032
- Phone
- (269) 467-5552
- Checks payable to
- St. Joseph County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Michigan
Can you e-record in St. Joseph?
Yes. St. Joseph accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in St. Joseph, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Joseph 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, or by mail to St. Joseph County Register of Deeds at St. Joseph County Register of Deeds, 125 W. Main Street (M-86), 2nd Floor, Centreville, MI 49032.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged (documents assigning/discharging more than 1 instrument))).
- 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 St. Joseph 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.
St. Joseph recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Joseph?
The St. Joseph County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 added for each additional instrument assigned or discharged (documents assigning/discharging more than 1 instrument)), with checks payable to St. Joseph County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Joseph?
Yes. St. Joseph accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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. Joseph?
Mail recordings to St. Joseph County Register of Deeds: St. Joseph County Register of Deeds, 125 W. Main Street (M-86), 2nd Floor, Centreville, MI 49032 ((269) 467-5552).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph recorder in person.
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