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Recording a Deed or Document in Colfax County, NE
Colfax County (population 10,934) records real-property documents through the Colfax County Clerk / 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.
Colfax County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; copies $0.50/page (up to 8.5x14), $0.70/page (11x17); certified copy $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25/$1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- 411 E 11th St, Schuyler, NE 68661
- Phone
- (402) 352-8504
- Checks payable to
- Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Real Estate Transfer Statement Form 521 required for deeds, land contracts, and memoranda of contract; 3-inch top margin, 1-inch other margins, white paper 8.5x11 to 8.5x14, black ink, min. 8-point font
Can you e-record in Colfax County?
Colfax 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 Colfax County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Colfax 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 Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds at 411 E 11th St, Schuyler, NE 68661.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; copies $0.50/page (up to 8.5x14), $0.70/page (11x17); 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.
How Jurably helps in Colfax 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 Colfax 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Colfax County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Colfax County?
The Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds charges $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; copies $0.50/page (up to 8.5x14), $0.70/page (11x17); certified copy $1.50/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25/$1,000 of value), with checks payable to Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Colfax County?
Colfax 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 Colfax County?
Mail recordings to Colfax County Clerk / Register of Deeds: 411 E 11th St, Schuyler, NE 68661 ((402) 352-8504).
How can Jurably help with recording in Colfax County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Colfax 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 Colfax County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Colfax County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.