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Recording a Deed or Document in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County (population 24,452) records real-property documents through the Dawson 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.
Dawson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dawson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Certified copies $1.50/page (statewide standard); UCC filings typically $14 flat)
- Mailing address
- 700 N. Washington, Room D, Lexington, NE 68850
- Phone
- 308-324-4271
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Form 521 Real Estate Transfer Statement required with deeds; NE Rev Stat 23-1503.01 blank 3in x 8.5in top margin on first page, 1in other margins
Can you e-record in Dawson County?
Yes. Dawson County 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 Dawson County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Dawson 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, CSC, or by mail to Dawson County Register of Deeds at 700 N. Washington, Room D, Lexington, NE 68850.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Certified copies $1.50/page (statewide standard); UCC filings typically $14 flat)).
- 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 Dawson County 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.
Dawson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dawson County?
The Dawson County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 first / $6.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Certified copies $1.50/page (statewide standard); UCC filings typically $14 flat). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dawson County?
Yes. Dawson County 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 Dawson County?
Mail recordings to Dawson County Register of Deeds: 700 N. Washington, Room D, Lexington, NE 68850 (308-324-4271).
Can Jurably record my document in Dawson County 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 Dawson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.