Recording a Document

When a document is presented for recording it must meet basic document requirements before we can record it. Those requirements are:

  • Original Document
  • 1st and 2nd party (Most documents)
  • Signature(s)
  • Name printed under signature(s) - $1.00 penalty when name not printed
  • Notary (Acknowledgement)

Kansas - State County, Date, Name in Notary paragraph, Notary Signature, Notary Seal (Name printed under Notary Signature for impression seal), and Expiration Date.

Out of State - Date, Name in Notary paragraph, Notary Signature, Seal (if required), Expiration Date.

There may be additional requirements for specific types of documents. More can be found under the individual document type listed on the lieft side of this page.

Hundreds of documents can be recorded in this office. The following is just a sampling of those documents.

DeedsMortgages
LiensOil and Gas Leases
SurveysPlats
Military DischargesPower of Attorney
Cemetery DeedsReleases
AssignmentsFederal Tax Liens
Uniform Commercial CodeState Tax Liens