Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Shelby, OH
Shelby (population 48,230) records real-property documents through the Shelby 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.
Shelby recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Shelby County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 for first two pages (effective 01/01/2025) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Auditor conveyance fee $4 per $1,000 of sale price (separate from recording fee))
- Mailing address
- 129 E. Court Street, 2nd Floor (Shelby County Annex), Sidney, OH 45365
- Phone
- 937-498-7270
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically 'Shelby County Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Shelby?
Yes. Shelby 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 Shelby, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Shelby 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 Shelby County Recorder at 129 E. Court Street, 2nd Floor (Shelby County Annex), Sidney, OH 45365.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 for first two pages (effective 01/01/2025) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Auditor conveyance fee $4 per $1,000 of sale price (separate from recording fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Shelby
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 Shelby 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.
Shelby recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Shelby?
The Shelby County Recorder charges $39.00 for first two pages (effective 01/01/2025) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Auditor conveyance fee $4 per $1,000 of sale price (separate from recording fee)), with checks payable to unverified (typically 'Shelby County Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Shelby?
Yes. Shelby 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 Shelby?
Mail recordings to Shelby County Recorder: 129 E. Court Street, 2nd Floor (Shelby County Annex), Sidney, OH 45365 (937-498-7270).
How can Jurably help with recording in Shelby?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Shelby 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 Shelby recorder in person.
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Under contract in Shelby? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.