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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, OH
Madison (population 43,824) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 for first two pages (effective 1/1/2025, $5 increase from SB 94) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114 statewide rule)
- Mailing address
- Madison County Recorder, 1 N Main Street, Courthouse, Room 40, London, OH 43140
- Phone
- (740) 852-1854
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet found; ORC 317.114 statewide standard formatting applies
Can you e-record in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Madison County Recorder at Madison County Recorder, 1 N Main Street, Courthouse, Room 40, London, OH 43140.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 for first two pages (effective 1/1/2025, $5 increase from SB 94) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114 statewide rule)).
- 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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Recorder charges $39.00 for first two pages (effective 1/1/2025, $5 increase from SB 94) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114 statewide rule), with checks payable to Madison County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Recorder: Madison County Recorder, 1 N Main Street, Courthouse, Room 40, London, OH 43140 ((740) 852-1854).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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