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Recording a Deed or Document in Licking, OH

Licking (population 178,519) records real-property documents through the Licking 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.

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Licking recording — the essentials

Recording office
Licking County Recorder
Recording fee
$34 for first two pages (plus $5 Preservation Surcharge per document effective 1/1/2025, so ~$39 total) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge; $5 preservation surcharge per standard document (eff. 1/1/2025))
Mailing address
Licking County Recorder, 20 South 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055
Phone
(740) 670-5300
Checks payable to
Licking County Recorder
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm

Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form required; standard ORC 317.114 formatting applies (3-inch top margin page 1 for auditor/engineer/recorder stamps, 1.5-inch top margin subsequent pages, 1-inch other margins, black or blue ink, 10pt+ font, 8.5x11 to 8.5x14 paper)

Can you e-record in Licking?

Yes. Licking accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in Licking, Ohio

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Licking formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Licking County Recorder at Licking County Recorder, 20 South 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($34 for first two pages (plus $5 Preservation Surcharge per document effective 1/1/2025, so ~$39 total) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge; $5 preservation surcharge per standard document (eff. 1/1/2025))).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Licking

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 Licking 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.

Licking recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Licking?

The Licking County Recorder charges $34 for first two pages (plus $5 Preservation Surcharge per document effective 1/1/2025, so ~$39 total) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge; $5 preservation surcharge per standard document (eff. 1/1/2025)), with checks payable to Licking County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Licking?

Yes. Licking accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Licking?

Mail recordings to Licking County Recorder: Licking County Recorder, 20 South 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055 ((740) 670-5300).

How can Jurably help with recording in Licking?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Licking 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 Licking recorder in person.

Under contract in Licking? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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