Finney County, Kansas - Recorder Information

Register of Deeds

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The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Finney County.

Recording Fees

For recording deeds, mortgages, or other instruments of writing-for first page (not to exceed legal size page 8 " x 14) This includes Heritage Trust and Technology fund fees $21.00
For second page and each additional page or fraction thereof-17.00

Recording town plats, for each page-$32.00

Recording release or assignment of real estate mortgage- for first page-$20.00
For second page and each additional page-$4.00

Each additional book and page listed-$16.00

For filing liens for materials and services under K.S.A.58.201, and amendments thereto-$17.00

Lis Pendens KSA 60-2201 -$5.00

Federal Tax Lien Notices-$32.00

Federal Tax Lien Release-$32.00

K.S.A.44-717(e)(1)Employment Security Law Lien Release(any state) (First page only, additional fees apply for second and additional pages and fractions thereof)-$71.00

Uniform Commercial Code Fee Schedule:
Original financing statement-$15.00
Amended financing statement-$15.00
Continuation statement-$15.00
Financing statement indicating assignment-$15.00
Separate statement of assignment-$15.00
Statement of Release of all or a part of any collateral described in a filed financing statement-$15.00
Termination Statement-$15.00
Attachments, per page (after first ten pages, which are included in initial fee)-$1.00
Written information request: Per Debtor Name-$15.00

Copy request: A copy of any filed financing statement or statement of assignment for a fee of $1.00 per page.
Certificate, certifying any instrument of record: $13.00

Acknowledgment of signature: $12.50

If the name or names of any signer or notary public are not plainly typed or printed under the signatures, the register of deeds shall charge and collect a fee of $1.00 in addition to all other fees provided in this schedule. K.S.A. 28-115(d)

If sufficient space is not provided for the necessary recording information and certification on a document, such information shall be placed on an additional sheet and such sheet shall be counted as a page.

The document shall be of sufficient legibility to produce a clear and legible reproduction. If a document is judged not to be of sufficient legibility, such document shall be accompanied by an exact copy thereof which shall be of sufficient legibility to produce a clear and legible reproduction and which shall be recorded contemporaneously with the document and shall be counted as additional pages. The Register of Deeds may reject any document which is not of sufficient legibility

Office requests a self-addressed stamped envelope for any document that is to be mailed out.

Document Formatting Requirements

* Originals or certified copies can be submitted for recording. White paper measuring 8.5 x 11 inches should be used. Black ink with a minimum font size of at least 10 point will help meet legibility standards.

* Documents must be signed and notarized. Original signatures are required. Notary seals must be legible and must include the expiration date. If a raised seal is issued, the name must be typed or printed below the signature line.

* The entire document must be of sufficient legibility so as to produce a clear and legible reproduction. If a document is judged to be illegible, it shall be accompanied by a legible copy so as to produce a clear reproduction. The new document will be recorded contemporaneously with the original document and will be counted as additional pages.

* All schedules and exhibits accompanying the document should be clearly identified and labeled.

* At the top of the first page, include a margin of at least 3 inches. This should be left blank for the recorder's use. All other margins should be at least 1 inch.

* The grantor and grantee should be identified in the deed.

* On the first page, provide the name and address of the individual who prepared the document.

* Include a return name and address so that the document can be returned after recording.

* A legal description of the real property must be on the document or included as an exhibit. City descriptions include a lot, block, and addition or subdivision name. Boundaries indicated by a metes and bounds description should include section, township, and range. If a previously recorded instrument is referenced, provide the reference book and page number.

* The consideration paid should be stated in the deed.

A completed Kansas Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaire should be submitted with each deed presented for recording. If the document is exempt, this exemption must be clearly stated on the deed. The Validation Questionnaire, along with a list of exemptions, can be found on the Kansas Registers of Deeds website or on the Finney County website. The grantor or grantee should complete this form.