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Recording a Deed or Document in Hocking, OH
Hocking (population 28,050) records real-property documents through the Hocking 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.
Hocking recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hocking County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty if formatting standards not met (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified beyond standard fee)
- Mailing address
- Hocking County Recorder, P.O. Box 949, Logan, OH 43138 (office: 1 East Main Street, First Floor, Logan, OH 43138)
- Phone
- (740) 385-2031
- Checks payable to
- Hocking County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Ohio; recommended but not mandated
Can you e-record in Hocking?
Yes. Hocking 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 Hocking, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Hocking 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 Hocking County Recorder at Hocking County Recorder, P.O. Box 949, Logan, OH 43138 (office: 1 East Main Street, First Floor, Logan, OH 43138).
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty if formatting standards not met (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified beyond standard fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hocking
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 Hocking 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.
Hocking recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hocking?
The Hocking County Recorder charges $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty if formatting standards not met (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified beyond standard fee), with checks payable to Hocking County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hocking?
Yes. Hocking 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 Hocking?
Mail recordings to Hocking County Recorder: Hocking County Recorder, P.O. Box 949, Logan, OH 43138 (office: 1 East Main Street, First Floor, Logan, OH 43138) ((740) 385-2031).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hocking?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hocking 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 Hocking recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.