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Recording a Deed or Document in Josephine, OR
Josephine (population 87,867) records real-property documents through the Josephine County Clerk & 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.
Josephine recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Josephine County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $91 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 per additional title/transaction; non-standard document surcharge $20)
- Mailing address
- Josephine County Clerk, P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass, OR 97528 (in-person: 500 NW 6th St, Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
- Phone
- 541-474-5240 (fax 541-474-5246)
- Checks payable to
- Josephine County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Blank space required in upper right corner of first page at least 3 inches wide x 2 inches tall for recording info; non-conforming docs incur $20 non-standard fee
Can you e-record in Josephine?
Yes. Josephine 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 Josephine, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Josephine 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 Josephine County Clerk & Recorder at Josephine County Clerk, P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass, OR 97528 (in-person: 500 NW 6th St, Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 97526).
- Pay the recording fee ($91 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 per additional title/transaction; non-standard document surcharge $20)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Josephine
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 Josephine 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.
Josephine recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Josephine?
The Josephine County Clerk & Recorder charges $91 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 per additional title/transaction; non-standard document surcharge $20), with checks payable to Josephine County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Josephine?
Yes. Josephine 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 Josephine?
Mail recordings to Josephine County Clerk & Recorder: Josephine County Clerk, P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass, OR 97528 (in-person: 500 NW 6th St, Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 97526) (541-474-5240 (fax 541-474-5246)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Josephine?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Josephine 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 Josephine recorder in person.
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Under contract in Josephine? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.