Nebraska · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County (population 334,049) records real-property documents through the Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lancaster County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+$6.00 fee if the required 3"x8.5" blank space at top of first page is not left blank; certified copies $1.50/page; UCC $14 flat; documentary stamp tax $2.32/$1,000 of value (current), rising to $3.32/$1,000 effective 7/18/2026)
- Mailing address
- 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Phone
- 402-441-7463
- Checks payable to
- Lancaster County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required, but Nebraska statute requires a blank 3" x 8.5" space at the top of page 1 for recording stamps ($6 penalty fee if omitted)
Can you e-record in Lancaster County?
Yes. Lancaster County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lancaster County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Lancaster 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, ePN, or by mail to Lancaster County Register of Deeds at 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+$6.00 fee if the required 3"x8.5" blank space at top of first page is not left blank; certified copies $1.50/page; UCC $14 flat; documentary stamp tax $2.32/$1,000 of value (current), rising to $3.32/$1,000 effective 7/18/2026)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lancaster County?
The Lancaster County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 first / $6.00/page add'l (+$6.00 fee if the required 3"x8.5" blank space at top of first page is not left blank; certified copies $1.50/page; UCC $14 flat; documentary stamp tax $2.32/$1,000 of value (current), rising to $3.32/$1,000 effective 7/18/2026), with checks payable to Lancaster County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lancaster County?
Yes. Lancaster County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Lancaster County?
Mail recordings to Lancaster County Register of Deeds: 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 (402-441-7463).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lancaster County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lancaster County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.