Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam, OH
Putnam (population 34,451) records real-property documents through the Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 (first two pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Standard ORC 317.32 schedule; no county-specific archive rider identified beyond base fee)
- Mailing address
- Putnam County Recorder, 245 E. Main St, Suite 202, Ottawa, OH 45875
- Phone
- 419-523-6490 (toll free 888-638-0042)
- Checks payable to
- Putnam County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandatory county-specific cover sheet found; standard Ohio statutory 3-inch top margin required on page 1 for recorder/auditor/engineer stamps (ORC 317.114)
Can you e-record in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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 Putnam County Recorder at Putnam County Recorder, 245 E. Main St, Suite 202, Ottawa, OH 45875.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 (first two pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Standard ORC 317.32 schedule; no county-specific archive rider identified beyond base 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 Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam?
The Putnam County Recorder charges $34.00 (first two pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Standard ORC 317.32 schedule; no county-specific archive rider identified beyond base fee), with checks payable to Putnam County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Recorder: Putnam County Recorder, 245 E. Main St, Suite 202, Ottawa, OH 45875 (419-523-6490 (toll free 888-638-0042)).
Can Jurably record my document in Putnam 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 Putnam recorder in person.
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