County Recorder-Register of Deeds-Register of Mesne Conveyance
About this position
The County Recorder, Register of Deeds, or Register of Mesne Conveyance is the officer responsible for keeping records of vital statistics, notarized deeds of trust, and other deeds affecting real property.
No person shall be elected or appointed to an office within a county who shall not have a right to vote for a Representative in the General Assembly, and have been a resident therein one year next before his or her election or appointment, nor hold the office longer than he or she continues to reside in the county, unless herein otherwise provided. - Art. III, SS11 State Constitution
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is set by the party county committee (party candidates). Petition signature requirements: 1% of registered voters of the jurisdiction (independant candidates)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Department of Elections' office.