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Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette, OH
Fayette (population 28,951) records real-property documents through the Fayette 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.
Fayette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 for 1-2 pages (per county-posted fee schedule; note statewide base is $34/first two pages under ORC 317.32 — county total may include local surcharges) first / Marginal fee of $4.00-$8.00 per additional page depending on schedule referenced (e.g., 3 pages=$47, 4=$55, ... 10=$103) add'l (+Local surcharges appear built into the per-page schedule above; confirm current total with office)
- Mailing address
- Fayette County Recorder, 133 S Main Street, Suite 305, Washington Court House, OH 43160
- Phone
- 740-335-1770
- Checks payable to
- Fayette County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not specified; standard ORC formatting applies
Can you e-record in Fayette?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Recorder at Fayette County Recorder, 133 S Main Street, Suite 305, Washington Court House, OH 43160.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 for 1-2 pages (per county-posted fee schedule; note statewide base is $34/first two pages under ORC 317.32 — county total may include local surcharges) first / Marginal fee of $4.00-$8.00 per additional page depending on schedule referenced (e.g., 3 pages=$47, 4=$55, ... 10=$103) add'l (+Local surcharges appear built into the per-page schedule above; 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 Fayette 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.
Fayette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette?
The Fayette County Recorder charges $39.00 for 1-2 pages (per county-posted fee schedule; note statewide base is $34/first two pages under ORC 317.32 — county total may include local surcharges) first / Marginal fee of $4.00-$8.00 per additional page depending on schedule referenced (e.g., 3 pages=$47, 4=$55, ... 10=$103) add'l (+Local surcharges appear built into the per-page schedule above; confirm current total with office), with checks payable to Fayette County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Recorder: Fayette County Recorder, 133 S Main Street, Suite 305, Washington Court House, OH 43160 (740-335-1770).
Can Jurably record my document in Fayette 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 Fayette recorder in person.
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