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Recording a Deed or Document in Scioto, OH
Scioto (population 74,008) records real-property documents through the Scioto County Recorder (Gary Jenkins). 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.
Scioto recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scioto County Recorder (Gary Jenkins)
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 record preservation fee added to base recording fee; $20 non-conformance surcharge if formatting rules not met)
- Mailing address
- 602 7th Street, Room 110, Portsmouth, OH 45662
- Phone
- (740) 355-8304
- Checks payable to
- Scioto County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not stated as required on recorder site; standard OH margin/font rules apply (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Scioto?
Yes. Scioto 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 Scioto, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Scioto 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 Scioto County Recorder (Gary Jenkins) at 602 7th Street, Room 110, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 record preservation fee added to base recording fee; $20 non-conformance surcharge if formatting rules not met)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scioto
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 Scioto 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.
Scioto recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scioto?
The Scioto County Recorder (Gary Jenkins) charges $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 record preservation fee added to base recording fee; $20 non-conformance surcharge if formatting rules not met), with checks payable to Scioto County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scioto?
Yes. Scioto 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 Scioto?
Mail recordings to Scioto County Recorder (Gary Jenkins): 602 7th Street, Room 110, Portsmouth, OH 45662 ((740) 355-8304).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scioto?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scioto 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 Scioto recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.