Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wayne, MI
Wayne (population 1,793,561) records real-property documents through the Wayne 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.
Wayne recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wayne County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Historically $15.00 for first page; Register of Deeds raised recording charge to a $30.00 flat fee effective Dec 1, 2025/Jan 1, 2026 (first fee increase since 1996/1998) to address a projected $2.5M budget shortfall — verify current fee directly with office as this is a very recent change first / Historically $3.00 per additional page; under new schedule expected to align with statewide $30 flat structure like other MI counties (unverified post-change detail) add'l (+Not confirmed specifically for Wayne post fee-change; other MI counties charge $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged)
- Mailing address
- Wayne County Register of Deeds, International Center Building, 400 Monroe, 7th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
- Phone
- 313-224-5854 (Real Property) / 313-224-5860 (Personal Property)
- Checks payable to
- Wayne County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Michigan
Can you e-record in Wayne?
Yes. Wayne 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 Wayne, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Wayne 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 Wayne County Register of Deeds at Wayne County Register of Deeds, International Center Building, 400 Monroe, 7th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226.
- Pay the recording fee (Historically $15.00 for first page; Register of Deeds raised recording charge to a $30.00 flat fee effective Dec 1, 2025/Jan 1, 2026 (first fee increase since 1996/1998) to address a projected $2.5M budget shortfall — verify current fee directly with office as this is a very recent change first / Historically $3.00 per additional page; under new schedule expected to align with statewide $30 flat structure like other MI counties (unverified post-change detail) add'l (+Not confirmed specifically for Wayne post fee-change; other MI counties charge $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wayne
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 Wayne 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.
Wayne recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wayne?
The Wayne County Register of Deeds charges Historically $15.00 for first page; Register of Deeds raised recording charge to a $30.00 flat fee effective Dec 1, 2025/Jan 1, 2026 (first fee increase since 1996/1998) to address a projected $2.5M budget shortfall — verify current fee directly with office as this is a very recent change first / Historically $3.00 per additional page; under new schedule expected to align with statewide $30 flat structure like other MI counties (unverified post-change detail) add'l (+Not confirmed specifically for Wayne post fee-change; other MI counties charge $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged), with checks payable to Wayne County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wayne?
Yes. Wayne 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 Wayne?
Mail recordings to Wayne County Register of Deeds: Wayne County Register of Deeds, International Center Building, 400 Monroe, 7th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 (313-224-5854 (Real Property) / 313-224-5860 (Personal Property)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wayne?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wayne 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 Wayne recorder in person.
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Under contract in Wayne? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.