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Recording a Deed or Document in Howard County, NE
Howard County (population 6,538) records real-property documents through the Howard County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as 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.
Howard County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Howard County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (statewide statutory fee, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) first / $6.00 per additional page (Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of sale price (effective 9/3/2025); Real Estate Transfer Statement Form 521 required with deeds; non-compliant formatting may incur an added cover-page fee)
- Mailing address
- Howard County Register of Deeds, PO Box 25, St. Paul, NE 68873 (office: 612 Indian St #9, St. Paul, NE 68873)
- Phone
- (308) 754-4343 (fax 308-754-4266)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'Howard County Register of Deeds' or 'Howard County Clerk'
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required if document meets state formatting rules; office will add a cover page (at fee) if the required 3"x8.5" top blank space is missing
Can you e-record in Howard County?
Howard 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 Howard County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Howard 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 Howard County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as Register of Deeds) at Howard County Register of Deeds, PO Box 25, St. Paul, NE 68873 (office: 612 Indian St #9, St. Paul, NE 68873).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (statewide statutory fee, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) first / $6.00 per additional page (Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of sale price (effective 9/3/2025); Real Estate Transfer Statement Form 521 required with deeds; non-compliant formatting may incur an added cover-page fee)).
- 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 Howard County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Howard County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Howard County?
The Howard County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as Register of Deeds) charges $10.00 (statewide statutory fee, Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) first / $6.00 per additional page (Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109) add'l (+Documentary stamp tax $2.32 per $1,000 of sale price (effective 9/3/2025); Real Estate Transfer Statement Form 521 required with deeds; non-compliant formatting may incur an added cover-page fee), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'Howard County Register of Deeds' or 'Howard County Clerk'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Howard County?
Howard 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 Howard County?
Mail recordings to Howard County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves as Register of Deeds): Howard County Register of Deeds, PO Box 25, St. Paul, NE 68873 (office: 612 Indian St #9, St. Paul, NE 68873) ((308) 754-4343 (fax 308-754-4266)).
Can Jurably record my document in Howard County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Howard County recorder in person.
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