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Recording a Deed or Document in Hitchcock County, NE
Hitchcock County (population 2,467) records real-property documents through the Hitchcock County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as ex officio 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.
Hitchcock County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hitchcock County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as ex officio Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copies $1.50/page; copies $0.50-$0.70/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- Hitchcock County Register of Deeds, 229 East D Street / PO Box 248, Trenton, NE 69044
- Phone
- (308) 334-5646 (fax (308) 334-5398)
- Checks payable to
- Hitchcock County Clerk/Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Real Estate Transfer Statement (Form 521) required; a downloadable Document Cover Sheet template is also provided by the office; death certificate + certification cover sheet required for transfer-on-death filings
Can you e-record in Hitchcock County?
Yes. Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as ex officio Register of Deeds) at Hitchcock County Register of Deeds, 229 East D Street / PO Box 248, Trenton, NE 69044.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copies $1.50/page; copies $0.50-$0.70/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25 per $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 Hitchcock 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.
Hitchcock County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hitchcock County?
The Hitchcock County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as ex officio Register of Deeds) charges $10.00 first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings flat $14.00; certified copies $1.50/page; copies $0.50-$0.70/page; documentary stamp tax $2.25 per $1,000 of value), with checks payable to Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County?
Yes. Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County?
Mail recordings to Hitchcock County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as ex officio Register of Deeds): Hitchcock County Register of Deeds, 229 East D Street / PO Box 248, Trenton, NE 69044 ((308) 334-5646 (fax (308) 334-5398)).
Can Jurably record my document in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County recorder in person.
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