Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery, OH
Montgomery (population 537,309) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee (release of mortgages); UCC filings $12.00 plus $4.00 per name indexed; certified copies $2.00/page plus $1.00 certification; $20.00 non-standard document fee)
- Mailing address
- Montgomery County Recorder, 451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422-1387
- Phone
- 937-225-4275
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide cover-sheet mandate; standard ORC 317.114 margin/font/paper formatting required (must have clear 3-inch top margin on first page)
Can you e-record in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Recorder at Montgomery County Recorder, 451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422-1387.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee (release of mortgages); UCC filings $12.00 plus $4.00 per name indexed; certified copies $2.00/page plus $1.00 certification; $20.00 non-standard document fee)).
- 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery?
The Montgomery County Recorder charges $39.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 marginal notation fee (release of mortgages); UCC filings $12.00 plus $4.00 per name indexed; certified copies $2.00/page plus $1.00 certification; $20.00 non-standard document fee), with checks payable to Montgomery County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Recorder: Montgomery County Recorder, 451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422-1387 (937-225-4275).
Can Jurably record my document in Montgomery 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 Montgomery recorder in person.
Jurably services
Record in Montgomery without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.