Recorder of Deeds
The Recorder of Deeds office is the repository wherein are kept all records relating to deeds, mortgages, transfers and contracts affecting land within the county. All documents must be duly executed according to law and the fees for recording instruments are set by state statutes, which are required to be paid when deeds are presented for recording.
The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for making of documents in three main areas 1) Real Estate 2) Soldiers Discharge 3) Marriage Licenses. In addition, tax liens and miscellaneous documents not in these areas may be recorded on request and in compliance with statutes.
Preservation records in this office provide data about real estate transactions and historical deeds, deeds of trust, releases, easements, suveys, plats, restrictions, cemetery deeds wills, road right-of-ways, articles of incorporation, patents, affidavits and marriage license information.