Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Butler, OH
Butler (population 390,357) records real-property documents through the Butler 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.
Butler recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Butler County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages (8.5x14 or smaller) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document fee $20 if document fails to meet Ohio standardization requirements; certified copy $2/page)
- Mailing address
- 130 High Street, 2nd Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011
- Phone
- (513) 887-3192
- Checks payable to
- Butler County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified (no cover sheet requirement stated on recorder site; Ohio standardization law (ORC 317) formatting rules apply - top margin 3in first page/1.5in subsequent, 1in side/bottom margins, black/blue ink, 10pt min font)
Can you e-record in Butler?
Yes. Butler 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 Butler, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Butler 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 Butler County Recorder at 130 High Street, 2nd Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages (8.5x14 or smaller) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document fee $20 if document fails to meet Ohio standardization requirements; certified copy $2/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Butler
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 Butler 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.
Butler recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Butler?
The Butler County Recorder charges $34.00 for first two pages (8.5x14 or smaller) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document fee $20 if document fails to meet Ohio standardization requirements; certified copy $2/page), with checks payable to Butler County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Butler?
Yes. Butler 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 Butler?
Mail recordings to Butler County Recorder: 130 High Street, 2nd Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011 ((513) 887-3192).
How can Jurably help with recording in Butler?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Butler 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 Butler recorder in person.
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Under contract in Butler? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.