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Recording a Deed or Document in Marion, OR
Marion (population 355,777) records real-property documents through the Marion County Clerk's Office, Licensing & 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.
Marion recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marion County Clerk's Office, Licensing & Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $86 first / $5/page add'l (+Liens $76 first page; multi-transaction instruments $5/additional transaction; non-standard/cover-sheet-required documents +$20; cover sheet (if first-page requirements not met) $5)
- Mailing address
- Marion County Clerk, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309 (physical: 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130, Salem, OR 97301)
- Phone
- 503-588-5225
- Checks payable to
- Marion County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes if document's first page does not meet ORS 205.234 statutory requirements; fillable cover sheet form provided
Can you e-record in Marion?
Yes. Marion accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Marion, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Marion 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, or by mail to Marion County Clerk's Office, Licensing & Recording Division at Marion County Clerk, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309 (physical: 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130, Salem, OR 97301).
- Pay the recording fee ($86 first / $5/page add'l (+Liens $76 first page; multi-transaction instruments $5/additional transaction; non-standard/cover-sheet-required documents +$20; cover sheet (if first-page requirements not met) $5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marion
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 Marion 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.
Marion recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marion?
The Marion County Clerk's Office, Licensing & Recording Division charges $86 first / $5/page add'l (+Liens $76 first page; multi-transaction instruments $5/additional transaction; non-standard/cover-sheet-required documents +$20; cover sheet (if first-page requirements not met) $5), with checks payable to Marion County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marion?
Yes. Marion accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Marion?
Mail recordings to Marion County Clerk's Office, Licensing & Recording Division: Marion County Clerk, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309 (physical: 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130, Salem, OR 97301) (503-588-5225).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marion?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marion 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 Marion recorder in person.
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Under contract in Marion? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.