Document Recording

In today’s competitive market, being able to save time and money while supplying superior service to your clients and customers is critical. Electronic recording provides the opportunity, for eligible customers, to do all three while maintaining the service you expect from your local Register of Deeds office.Ottawa County Electronic Recording Business Rules

Ottawa County has implemented software that allows us to record Warranty Deeds and other documents requiring a tax stamp.

Ottawa County Electronic Recording Business Rules

Approved E-Recording Companies

We accept electronic documents from four major e-recording companies. Please contact them individually for eligibility and to get more information and pricing.

Consumer E-Recording

If you have a one-time recording need, you may use our Consumer E-recording portal.

Documents that are acceptable for recording using Consumer E-Recording include:

• Affidavit
• Association Lien/Association Discharge
• Claim of Lien
• Certificate of Trust
• Discharge
• Lis Pendens
• Mortgage
• Notice of Commencement
• Release
• Discharge/Satisfaction of Mortgage

Helpful Links

• County Exemptions
• State Exemptions
• Standard Recording Requirements
• Consumer E-Recording (excludes recording of deeds)
• Consumer E-Recording Step-by-Step Instructions