Oregon · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Umatilla, OR
Umatilla (population 81,119) records real-property documents through the Umatilla County Clerk / Records Office (Administrative Services). 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.
Umatilla recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Umatilla County Clerk / Records Office (Administrative Services)
- Recording fee
- $96 first / $5/page add'l (+Record location/search fee $3.75 (if no recording/book-reel/page number given); certification $3.75/document)
- Mailing address
- Umatilla County Records, 216 SE 4th St, Rm 106, Pendleton, OR 97801
- Phone
- 541-278-6236
- Checks payable to
- Umatilla County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Statewide first-page requirements apply; check RECORDING_FEES PDF for specifics
Can you e-record in Umatilla?
Yes. Umatilla 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 Umatilla, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Umatilla 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 Umatilla County Clerk / Records Office (Administrative Services) at Umatilla County Records, 216 SE 4th St, Rm 106, Pendleton, OR 97801.
- Pay the recording fee ($96 first / $5/page add'l (+Record location/search fee $3.75 (if no recording/book-reel/page number given); certification $3.75/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Umatilla
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 Umatilla 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.
Umatilla recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Umatilla?
The Umatilla County Clerk / Records Office (Administrative Services) charges $96 first / $5/page add'l (+Record location/search fee $3.75 (if no recording/book-reel/page number given); certification $3.75/document), with checks payable to Umatilla County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Umatilla?
Yes. Umatilla 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 Umatilla?
Mail recordings to Umatilla County Clerk / Records Office (Administrative Services): Umatilla County Records, 216 SE 4th St, Rm 106, Pendleton, OR 97801 (541-278-6236).
How can Jurably help with recording in Umatilla?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Umatilla 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 Umatilla recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.