The Register of Deeds preserves, maintains custody & safekeeping of all the books, records, deeds, maps and papers deposited or kept in the Office of the Register of Deeds.  The Register also records or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and performs other duties as required by law. 

The Register of Deeds office is a recording agency and therefore cannot make out legal documents or answer  questions which pertain to legal matters.

For filing current fees, click here.

Copies of documents are generally $0.75 per page.  Some special copies are slightly higher.

Many documents are recorded in the Register of Deeds Office. 

    Mortgages - Leins - Oil & Gas Leases - Surveys - Plats - Military Discharges
    Powers of Attorney - Cemetery Records - Federal & State Tax Liens
    Assignments - Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Other records available are:

     Birth, Marriage and Death records from 1885-1911
     Old School Records from  1905 to 1966
     Maps of Cities, some surveys maps
     Genealogy Records (old land records dating back to 1871)