Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Summit, OH
Summit (population 540,428) records real-property documents through the Summit County Fiscal Office - Recording Division. 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.
Summit recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Summit County Fiscal Office - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $4.00 per copy, +$1.00 if certified; unverified other riders)
- Mailing address
- Ohio Building, Recording Division, 175 S. Main Street, 4th Floor, Akron, OH 44308
- Phone
- 330-643-2712
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically 'Summit County Fiscal Office')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Summit?
Yes. Summit accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Summit, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Summit 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, or by mail to Summit County Fiscal Office - Recording Division at Ohio Building, Recording Division, 175 S. Main Street, 4th Floor, Akron, OH 44308.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $4.00 per copy, +$1.00 if certified; unverified other riders)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Summit
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 Summit 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.
Summit recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Summit?
The Summit County Fiscal Office - Recording Division charges $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $4.00 per copy, +$1.00 if certified; unverified other riders), with checks payable to unverified (typically 'Summit County Fiscal Office'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Summit?
Yes. Summit accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Summit?
Mail recordings to Summit County Fiscal Office - Recording Division: Ohio Building, Recording Division, 175 S. Main Street, 4th Floor, Akron, OH 44308 (330-643-2712).
How can Jurably help with recording in Summit?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Summit 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 Summit recorder in person.
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Under contract in Summit? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.