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Recording a Deed or Document in Thurston County, NE
Thurston County (population 6,752) records real-property documents through the Thurston 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.
Thurston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Thurston County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC financing statement/EFS: $14.00 flat; UCC/tax lien terminations: no fee; certified copies $1.50/page; doc stamp tax $2.25/$1,000)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 159, Pender, NE 68047 (physical: 106 5th St, Pender, NE 68047)
- Phone
- 402-385-2343
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — blank space at least 3" x 8.5" required at top of first page for recording info (Neb. Rev. Stat. §23-1503.01); printed forms need 1" margins on sides/bottom
Can you e-record in Thurston County?
Yes. Thurston 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 Thurston County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Thurston 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 Thurston County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 159, Pender, NE 68047 (physical: 106 5th St, Pender, NE 68047).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC financing statement/EFS: $14.00 flat; UCC/tax lien terminations: no fee; certified copies $1.50/page; doc stamp tax $2.25/$1,000)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Thurston 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 Thurston 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.
Thurston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Thurston County?
The Thurston County Register of Deeds charges $10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC financing statement/EFS: $14.00 flat; UCC/tax lien terminations: no fee; certified copies $1.50/page; doc stamp tax $2.25/$1,000). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Thurston County?
Yes. Thurston 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 Thurston County?
Mail recordings to Thurston County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 159, Pender, NE 68047 (physical: 106 5th St, Pender, NE 68047) (402-385-2343).
How can Jurably help with recording in Thurston County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Thurston 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 Thurston County recorder in person.
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