General Information

The Register of Deeds office provides a standardized, permanent record of real estate ownership and transfers in Jackson County. Our office records deeds, deeds of trust, cancellations, plats, assumed names, powers of attorney and other miscellaneous documents related to real estate. Our office also records and issues birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, marriage licenses, military discharges, and maintains the records of notary public commissions.

Charges will apply when ordering vital records. Please note the information below:

• Requests will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis
• Records are available back to 1913
• Requests for information can be completed online and will be processed on normal business days during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM).
• For requests submitted after 4 pm, the earliest that a request can be processed and sent is the next business day.

The Jackson County Register of Deeds Office offers this online service as a convenience to the public. In addition to the certificate fee collected by the Register of Deeds, the system will charge a per transaction fee for the convenience of applying and paying for your certificate online. (a service fee of $3.00 and an ID authentication fee of $0.35 plus any applicable credit card charges). The additional fees are not collected by the Register of Deeds. This fee is paid to the company that provides this order, payment and processing system to the public. 

Please note: If you choose to pick up your records in person, rather than have them sent via mail, you will be required to present a valid state issued identification proving you are 18 years or older. Additional fees will not be charged if you pick up in person.  In addition, you may elect to have your record(s) order picked up by the following persons:

• Spouse
• Brother/Sister
• Child/Step-Child/Grandchild
• Parent/Step-parent
• Grandparent
• Authorized agent, attorney or Legal Representative (Proof Required at time of pickup)

If you are requesting documents to be delivered by MAIL, you will be asked some security questions AFTER THE PAYMENT SECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.  You MUST complete this section.

Click the appropriate link button to request information.

All requests will be checked for accuracy. Any inaccurate information may result in your record not being processed. All communication with regard to your order, payment, our progress, and the records delivery will be sent via email.

Please Note: Not answering the Identity Verification questions at the end of the application process could result in a denial of your request, as we will not be able to determine your identity.

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