Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Highland, OH
Highland (population 43,317) records real-property documents through the Highland 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.
Highland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Highland County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 for 1-2 pages (fee scale ranges up to $103.00 at 10 pages) first / ~$8.00 per additional page (implied by fee scale) add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee; additional $20.00 assessed if document notarized after 7/1/2009 does not comply with Ohio document standards)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 804, Hillsboro, OH 45133 (physical: 119 Governor Foraker Pl., Ste. 108, Hillsboro, OH 45133)
- Phone
- (937) 393-9954
- Checks payable to
- Highland County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not stated as mandatory; documents must comply with Ohio conveyance/document standards or incur $20 non-compliance fee
Can you e-record in Highland?
Yes. Highland 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 Highland, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Highland 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 Highland County Recorder at P.O. Box 804, Hillsboro, OH 45133 (physical: 119 Governor Foraker Pl., Ste. 108, Hillsboro, OH 45133).
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 for 1-2 pages (fee scale ranges up to $103.00 at 10 pages) first / ~$8.00 per additional page (implied by fee scale) add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee; additional $20.00 assessed if document notarized after 7/1/2009 does not comply with Ohio document standards)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Highland
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 Highland 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.
Highland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Highland?
The Highland County Recorder charges $39.00 for 1-2 pages (fee scale ranges up to $103.00 at 10 pages) first / ~$8.00 per additional page (implied by fee scale) add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee; additional $20.00 assessed if document notarized after 7/1/2009 does not comply with Ohio document standards), with checks payable to Highland County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Highland?
Yes. Highland 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 Highland?
Mail recordings to Highland County Recorder: P.O. Box 804, Hillsboro, OH 45133 (physical: 119 Governor Foraker Pl., Ste. 108, Hillsboro, OH 45133) ((937) 393-9954).
How can Jurably help with recording in Highland?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Highland 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 Highland recorder in person.
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