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Recording a Deed or Document in Adams County, NE
Adams County (population 31,071) records real-property documents through the Adams 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.
Adams County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (first page) first / $6.00 each additional page; UCC financing statements $14.00 flat fee add'l (+Subdivision plats $10/$6 per page (8x14), $34 (18x24), $52 (24x36); certified copies $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of purchase price (non-exempt transfers))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 203, Hastings, NE 68902-0203 (physical: 500 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901)
- Phone
- 402-461-7148
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet form; statewide NE Rev. Stat. 23-1503.01 requires blank 3in x 8.5in space at top of first page for recording info, plus return address and document title below that margin
Can you e-record in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County 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 Adams County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams County 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, or by mail to Adams County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 203, Hastings, NE 68902-0203 (physical: 500 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (first page) first / $6.00 each additional page; UCC financing statements $14.00 flat fee add'l (+Subdivision plats $10/$6 per page (8x14), $34 (18x24), $52 (24x36); certified copies $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of purchase price (non-exempt transfers))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Adams County
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 Adams County 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.
Adams County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams County?
The Adams County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 (first page) first / $6.00 each additional page; UCC financing statements $14.00 flat fee add'l (+Subdivision plats $10/$6 per page (8x14), $34 (18x24), $52 (24x36); certified copies $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of purchase price (non-exempt transfers)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County 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 Adams County?
Mail recordings to Adams County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 203, Hastings, NE 68902-0203 (physical: 500 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901) (402-461-7148).
How can Jurably help with recording in Adams County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Adams County 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 Adams County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.