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Recording a Deed or Document in Johnson County, NE
Johnson County (population 5,218) records real-property documents through the Johnson 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.
Johnson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Johnson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (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; Form 521 Real Estate Transfer Statement required with deeds)
- Mailing address
- Johnson County Register of Deeds, PO Box 416, Tecumseh, NE 68450
- Phone
- 402-335-6300 (fax 402-335-6311)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'Johnson County Register of Deeds'
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required if formatting compliant; added page/fee if 3-inch top margin missing
Can you e-record in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Johnson County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnson 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 CSC, or by mail to Johnson County Register of Deeds at Johnson County Register of Deeds, PO Box 416, Tecumseh, NE 68450.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (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; Form 521 Real Estate Transfer Statement required with deeds)).
- 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnson County?
The Johnson County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 (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; Form 521 Real Estate Transfer Statement required with deeds), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'Johnson County Register of Deeds'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson County accepts electronic recording through 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 Johnson County?
Mail recordings to Johnson County Register of Deeds: Johnson County Register of Deeds, PO Box 416, Tecumseh, NE 68450 (402-335-6300 (fax 402-335-6311)).
Can Jurably record my document in Johnson 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 Johnson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.