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Recording a Deed or Document in Valley County, NE
Valley County (population 4,094) records real-property documents through the Valley County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves ex-officio 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.
Valley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Valley County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves ex-officio as Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings: $14.00 flat; terminations: no fee; certified copies $1.50/page; doc stamp tax $2.25/$1,000)
- Mailing address
- 125 S 15th St, Ord, NE 68862
- Phone
- 308-728-3700
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — blank space at least 3" x 8.5" at top of first page (Neb. Rev. Stat. §23-1503.01)
Can you e-record in Valley County?
Yes. Valley 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 Valley County, Nebraska
- Prepare the document so it meets Valley 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 Valley County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves ex-officio as Register of Deeds) at 125 S 15th St, Ord, NE 68862.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings: $14.00 flat; 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 Valley 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 Valley 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.
Valley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Valley County?
The Valley County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves ex-officio as Register of Deeds) charges $10.00 (statewide statutory rate, Neb. Rev. Stat. §33-109) first / $6.00 per page add'l (+UCC filings: $14.00 flat; 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 Valley County?
Yes. Valley 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 Valley County?
Mail recordings to Valley County Register of Deeds (County Clerk serves ex-officio as Register of Deeds): 125 S 15th St, Ord, NE 68862 (308-728-3700).
How can Jurably help with recording in Valley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Valley 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 Valley County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.