Oregon · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Union, OR
Union (population 25,900) records real-property documents through the Union County Clerk and Recorder'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.
Union recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Union County Clerk and Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $90 first / $5/page add'l (+Non-standard fee $20 in addition to other fees for non-compliant instruments; certified copy $3.75; location fee $3.75)
- Mailing address
- Union County Clerk, 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande, OR 97850
- Phone
- 541-963-1006
- Checks payable to
- Union County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Statewide first-page/cover sheet requirements apply per ORS 205
Can you e-record in Union?
Yes. Union accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Union, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Union 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, or by mail to Union County Clerk and Recorder's Office at Union County Clerk, 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande, OR 97850.
- Pay the recording fee ($90 first / $5/page add'l (+Non-standard fee $20 in addition to other fees for non-compliant instruments; certified copy $3.75; location fee $3.75)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Union
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 Union 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.
Union recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Union?
The Union County Clerk and Recorder's Office charges $90 first / $5/page add'l (+Non-standard fee $20 in addition to other fees for non-compliant instruments; certified copy $3.75; location fee $3.75), with checks payable to Union County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Union?
Yes. Union accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Union?
Mail recordings to Union County Clerk and Recorder's Office: Union County Clerk, 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande, OR 97850 (541-963-1006).
How can Jurably help with recording in Union?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Union 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 Union recorder in person.
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Under contract in Union? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.