Nebraska · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County (population 606,460) records real-property documents through the Douglas 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.
Douglas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Douglas County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00 (2nd page & all subsequent pages; no added fee for legal descriptions) add'l (+See official fee schedule at registerofdeeds.douglascounty-ne.gov/request-information-fee-schedule/)
- Mailing address
- Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 4th Floor, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183
- Phone
- (402) 444-7159 / (402) 444-6781
- 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, 1in other margins; see official Recording Document Requirements page
Can you e-record in Douglas County?
Yes. Douglas 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 Douglas County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Douglas 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 Douglas County Register of Deeds at Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 4th Floor, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00 (2nd page & all subsequent pages; no added fee for legal descriptions) add'l (+See official fee schedule at registerofdeeds.douglascounty-ne.gov/request-information-fee-schedule/)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Douglas County?
The Douglas County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 first / $6.00 (2nd page & all subsequent pages; no added fee for legal descriptions) add'l (+See official fee schedule at registerofdeeds.douglascounty-ne.gov/request-information-fee-schedule/). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Douglas County?
Yes. Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Mail recordings to Douglas County Register of Deeds: Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 4th Floor, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 ((402) 444-7159 / (402) 444-6781).
How can Jurably help with recording in Douglas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.