Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer, OH
Mercer (population 42,528) records real-property documents through the Mercer 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.
Mercer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 reference/marginal notation fee; $20.00 non-standard document fee; $5.00 additional recording fee per document (effective 1/1/2025))
- Mailing address
- Mercer County Recorder, 101 North Main Street, Room 203, Celina, OH 45822
- Phone
- 419-586-4232
- Checks payable to
- Mercer County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide cover-sheet mandate; standard ORC 317.114 margin/font/paper formatting required; conveyance instruments must bear County Auditor's transfer stamp and preparer statement ("This instrument was prepared by NAME")
Can you e-record in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Recorder at Mercer County Recorder, 101 North Main Street, Room 203, Celina, OH 45822.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 reference/marginal notation fee; $20.00 non-standard document fee; $5.00 additional recording fee per document (effective 1/1/2025))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mercer
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 Mercer 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.
Mercer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer?
The Mercer County Recorder charges $39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 reference/marginal notation fee; $20.00 non-standard document fee; $5.00 additional recording fee per document (effective 1/1/2025)), with checks payable to Mercer County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Recorder: Mercer County Recorder, 101 North Main Street, Room 203, Celina, OH 45822 (419-586-4232).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mercer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mercer 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 Mercer recorder in person.
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