Register of Deeds

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The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording all real estate transactions in Pawnee County. This includes deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, and platted additions to all cities and towns in Pawnee County, Kansas. The Register of Deeds also files financing statements and security agreements on personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code, Federal and State tax liens, powers of attorney, and military discharges. In addition to recording transactions, the Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and preserving records based on statutory requirements.

Do you have a question on your deed or need a copy? Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns. 

Meet The Register of Deeds

jOEL 1Before his election to office, Joel Davis was the Deputy in the Pawnee County Register of Deeds office for 1 1/2 years. He has served as an Assistant to the County Commissioners since 2017. As Register of Deeds, he takes pride in having a strong record of customer service, transparency, and ease of access to the Pawnee County Register of Deeds Office. Joel is committed to leading the office of Register of Deeds toward constant improvement in services for the citizens of Pawnee County. He is also a member of the Kansas Register of Deeds Association. 


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A Free Service for our Servicemen and Women!

US FlagThe Pawnee County Register of Deeds would like to remind the public that veterans can record their military discharge or DD-214 form for free. Once the form is on file in our office, veterans can obtain free certified copies whenever the need arises. Having a discharge recorded will enable veterans to receive certified copies to present to the Veterans Administration when applying for benefits or as proof of military service when applying for a job. Certified copies are as good as the original once filed, will always be available in the event that the original is lost or destroyed. If you have any questions or would like to learn more please call, email, or come in and visit us.

FEE SCHEDULE FOR COPIES AND OTHER SERVICES

We take pride in helping you with any document you may need. Please call 620-285-3276 if you have any questions. Please do not confuse copy prices with document recording prices.

To view recording prices, please click on the Register Of Deeds Office Fee Schedule link below.

ALL COPY FEES UPDATED AUGUST 1ST, 2021

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COPIES

LETTER                                                          .50       PER PAGE

LEGAL                                                            .50       PER PAGE

LEDGER                                                         1.00       PER PAGE

INDEX                                                            1.00       PER PAGE

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ELECTRONIC COPIES

EMAIL                                                            $1.00   PER PAGE

EMAIL INDEX FIRST PAGE                           $3.00

EMAIL INDEX FOLLOWING PAGES             $1.00   PER PAGE

OUT OF TOWN FAX                                       $1.00   PER PAGE

LOCAL FAX                                                   .50       PER PAGE

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MAIL OUTS                                                   $1.00 PER PAGE

CUSTOM REPORTS                                     $1.00 PER PAGE/ OR NEGOTIATED PRICE

PHOTOGRAPH COPIES                               $50.00 PER DAY

 ALL COPIES ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT

Documents

  1. 2021 FEE SCHEDULE FOR DOCUMENT RECORDING
  2. Family Property History Request
  3. Kansas Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaire
  4. Office Copy Fees
  5. Register of Deeds Office Fee Schedule (PDF)