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Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, NE
Clay County (population 6,170) records real-property documents through the Clay County Clerk (acts as 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Clerk (acts as Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copy $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25/$1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- 111 W Fairfield St / PO Box 67, Clay Center, NE 68933
- Phone
- (402) 762-3463
- Checks payable to
- Clay County Clerk (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Real Estate Transfer Statement Form 521 must accompany deeds; 3-inch top margin, 1-inch other margins, 8.5x11 to 8.5x14 paper minimum size
Can you e-record in Clay County?
Clay County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Clay County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 by mail to Clay County Clerk (acts as Register of Deeds) at 111 W Fairfield St / PO Box 67, Clay Center, NE 68933.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copy $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25/$1,000 of value)).
- 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 Clay County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Clerk (acts as Register of Deeds) charges $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copy $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25/$1,000 of value), with checks payable to Clay County Clerk (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Clay County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Clerk (acts as Register of Deeds): 111 W Fairfield St / PO Box 67, Clay Center, NE 68933 ((402) 762-3463).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Clay County recorder in person.
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Record in Clay County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.