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Recording a Deed or Document in Brown, OH
Brown (population 43,676) records real-property documents through the Brown County Recorder. 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.
Brown recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Brown County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 (up to 2 pages, per ORC 317.32 / SB 94 update) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 for non-standard documents; $0.50 per parcel auditor transfer fee (separate check payable to Brown County Auditor))
- Mailing address
- 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 151, Georgetown, OH 45121
- Phone
- 937-378-6478
- Checks payable to
- Brown County Recorder (recording fees); Brown County Auditor (transfer fee/tax, separate check)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: not specified
Can you e-record in Brown?
Yes. Brown accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Brown, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Brown 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Brown County Recorder at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 151, Georgetown, OH 45121.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 (up to 2 pages, per ORC 317.32 / SB 94 update) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 for non-standard documents; $0.50 per parcel auditor transfer fee (separate check payable to Brown County Auditor))).
- 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 Brown 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.
Brown recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Brown?
The Brown County Recorder charges $39.00 (up to 2 pages, per ORC 317.32 / SB 94 update) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 for non-standard documents; $0.50 per parcel auditor transfer fee (separate check payable to Brown County Auditor)), with checks payable to Brown County Recorder (recording fees); Brown County Auditor (transfer fee/tax, separate check). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Brown?
Yes. Brown accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Brown?
Mail recordings to Brown County Recorder: 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 151, Georgetown, OH 45121 (937-378-6478).
Can Jurably record my document in Brown 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 Brown recorder in person.
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