Ohio · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Delaware
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 Delaware 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Delaware?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Delaware 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 Delaware recorder in person.
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Under contract in Delaware? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.