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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Douglas 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Douglas 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 Douglas County recorder in person.
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