Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Knox, OH
Knox (population 62,721) records real-property documents through the Knox 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.
Knox recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Knox County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified)
- Mailing address
- Knox County Recorder, 117 East High Street, Suite 114, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
- Phone
- (740) 393-6755
- Checks payable to
- Knox County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Ohio; recommended but not mandated
Can you e-record in Knox?
Yes. Knox accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Knox, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Knox 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, CSC, or by mail to Knox County Recorder at Knox County Recorder, 117 East High Street, Suite 114, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Knox
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 Knox 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.
Knox recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Knox?
The Knox County Recorder charges $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified), with checks payable to Knox County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Knox?
Yes. Knox accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Knox?
Mail recordings to Knox County Recorder: Knox County Recorder, 117 East High Street, Suite 114, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 ((740) 393-6755).
How can Jurably help with recording in Knox?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Knox 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 Knox recorder in person.
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Under contract in Knox? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.