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Recording a Deed or Document in Delaware, OH
Delaware (population 214,124) records real-property documents through the Delaware 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.
Delaware recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Delaware County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+Additional local fees may apply (e.g., housing trust fund/GIS surcharges); confirm current total with office)
- Mailing address
- Delaware County Recorder, 145 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015
- Phone
- (740) 833-2460
- Checks payable to
- Delaware County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated county cover sheet form found; standard ORC formatting applies (3-inch top margin on page 1 for recorder endorsement)
Can you e-record in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Delaware, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Delaware 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, or by mail to Delaware County Recorder at Delaware County Recorder, 145 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015.
- Pay the recording fee ($34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+Additional local fees may apply (e.g., housing trust fund/GIS surcharges); confirm current total with office)).
- 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 Delaware 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.
Delaware recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Delaware?
The Delaware County Recorder charges $34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+Additional local fees may apply (e.g., housing trust fund/GIS surcharges); confirm current total with office), with checks payable to Delaware County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Delaware?
Mail recordings to Delaware County Recorder: Delaware County Recorder, 145 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015 ((740) 833-2460).
Can Jurably record my document in Delaware 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 Delaware recorder in person.
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Record in Delaware without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.