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Recording a Deed or Document in Polk, OR
Polk (population 90,037) records real-property documents through the Polk County Clerk's Office. 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.
Polk recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Polk County Clerk's Office
- Recording fee
- $102 (standard documents; current fee schedule effective site listing) first / $5/page add'l (+Liens/Satisfaction of Liens $77 first page + $5/page; Judgments/Lien Abstracts $16 first page + $5/page; Vacations $112 first page + $5/page; multiple titles +$5/title; non-conforming documents +$20; military discharge free)
- Mailing address
- Polk County Courthouse, Attn: County Clerk, 850 Main St., Dallas, OR 97338
- Phone
- 503-623-9217
- Checks payable to
- Polk County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated on fee page, but standard OR first-page/cover sheet rules apply per ORS 205.234
Can you e-record in Polk?
Yes. Polk accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Polk, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Polk County Clerk's Office at Polk County Courthouse, Attn: County Clerk, 850 Main St., Dallas, OR 97338.
- Pay the recording fee ($102 (standard documents; current fee schedule effective site listing) first / $5/page add'l (+Liens/Satisfaction of Liens $77 first page + $5/page; Judgments/Lien Abstracts $16 first page + $5/page; Vacations $112 first page + $5/page; multiple titles +$5/title; non-conforming documents +$20; military discharge free)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Polk
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 Polk 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.
Polk recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk?
The Polk County Clerk's Office charges $102 (standard documents; current fee schedule effective site listing) first / $5/page add'l (+Liens/Satisfaction of Liens $77 first page + $5/page; Judgments/Lien Abstracts $16 first page + $5/page; Vacations $112 first page + $5/page; multiple titles +$5/title; non-conforming documents +$20; military discharge free), with checks payable to Polk County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk?
Yes. Polk accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Polk?
Mail recordings to Polk County Clerk's Office: Polk County Courthouse, Attn: County Clerk, 850 Main St., Dallas, OR 97338 (503-623-9217).
How can Jurably help with recording in Polk?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Polk 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 Polk recorder in person.
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Under contract in Polk? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.