Oregon · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Baker, OR
Baker (population 16,658) records real-property documents through the Baker County Clerk. 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.
Baker recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Baker County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $86.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge of $20 for documents not meeting ORS 205.232/205.234 formatting; note recording fees statewide increased ~$40 due to Oregon Housing Alliance tax (HB 4007) unless document is exempt)
- Mailing address
- Baker County Clerk, 1995 Third Street, Suite 150, Baker City, OR 97814
- Phone
- (541) 523-8207
- Checks payable to
- Baker County Clerk (typical for OR county clerks; not explicitly confirmed on fetched page)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Recommended if first page lacks required info (return address etc.) per Oregon statute; not itemized in detail on official page fetched
Can you e-record in Baker?
Yes. Baker accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Baker, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Baker 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, or by mail to Baker County Clerk at Baker County Clerk, 1995 Third Street, Suite 150, Baker City, OR 97814.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge of $20 for documents not meeting ORS 205.232/205.234 formatting; note recording fees statewide increased ~$40 due to Oregon Housing Alliance tax (HB 4007) unless document is exempt)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Baker
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 Baker 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.
Baker recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Baker?
The Baker County Clerk charges $86.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge of $20 for documents not meeting ORS 205.232/205.234 formatting; note recording fees statewide increased ~$40 due to Oregon Housing Alliance tax (HB 4007) unless document is exempt), with checks payable to Baker County Clerk (typical for OR county clerks; not explicitly confirmed on fetched page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Baker?
Yes. Baker accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Baker?
Mail recordings to Baker County Clerk: Baker County Clerk, 1995 Third Street, Suite 150, Baker City, OR 97814 ((541) 523-8207).
How can Jurably help with recording in Baker?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Baker 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 Baker recorder in person.
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Under contract in Baker? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.