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Recording a Deed or Document in Deschutes, OR
Deschutes (population 213,072) records real-property documents through the Deschutes County Clerk – Recording. 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.
Deschutes recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Deschutes County Clerk – Recording
- Recording fee
- $102.00 for deeds/mortgages first page (increased from $97 effective July 1, 2026) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $5 per additional transaction referenced in a single document; Non-Standard Document fee $20 if first page lacks required info; separate schedules for liens ($77 first page), satisfactions ($5 first page), mining claims ($16 first page), certified copies ($16 first page))
- Mailing address
- Deschutes County Clerk's Office, Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703
- Phone
- (541) 388-6549
- Checks payable to
- Deschutes County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly required if first page contains statutory info; office will reject illegible/non-conforming documents
Can you e-record in Deschutes?
Yes. Deschutes 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 Deschutes, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Deschutes 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 Deschutes County Clerk – Recording at Deschutes County Clerk's Office, Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703.
- Pay the recording fee ($102.00 for deeds/mortgages first page (increased from $97 effective July 1, 2026) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $5 per additional transaction referenced in a single document; Non-Standard Document fee $20 if first page lacks required info; separate schedules for liens ($77 first page), satisfactions ($5 first page), mining claims ($16 first page), certified copies ($16 first page))).
- 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 Deschutes 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.
Deschutes recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Deschutes?
The Deschutes County Clerk – Recording charges $102.00 for deeds/mortgages first page (increased from $97 effective July 1, 2026) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $5 per additional transaction referenced in a single document; Non-Standard Document fee $20 if first page lacks required info; separate schedules for liens ($77 first page), satisfactions ($5 first page), mining claims ($16 first page), certified copies ($16 first page)), with checks payable to Deschutes County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Deschutes?
Yes. Deschutes 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 Deschutes?
Mail recordings to Deschutes County Clerk – Recording: Deschutes County Clerk's Office, Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703 ((541) 388-6549).
Can Jurably record my document in Deschutes 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 Deschutes recorder in person.
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