Frequently Asked Questions

YES. We can accept the three-part SVQ form or the one-part form.   For SVQ’s older than Revision 8/12 please provide the instruction page due to clause listed on the instruction page. Read Full Answer

Once your mortgage is fully satisfied your lender will file a Release of Mortgage with the Register of Deeds. This document removes the lien against your property. You should receive a copy of the recorded Release of Mortgage from your lender. Unlike car titles you will not receive any other documentation from the State of Kansas or Douglas County. Read Full Answer

A deed is simply the document created to transfer ownership of property. Once a deed is recorded with the Register of Deeds and the transfer of ownership is complete, the new owner now “holds title” to that property. Read Full Answer

Douglas County Register of Deeds does not provide blank forms. However, they do provide the service of recording the prepared document for a fee. See the most up to date Register of Deeds Fee Schedule and look for these: Read Full Answer

The legal description can be found on the deed to the property. If you do not have a copy of your deed one can be obtained at the Register of Deeds office. You can visit their office at 1100 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, call at (785) 832 5282, or order a copy online.Please note that the legal description provided on tax statements are not a complete legal description.  Read Full Answer

You can get the entire fee schedule by visiting the Register of Deeds Fee Schedule, or by visiting the Register of Deeds Office. Read Full Answer

The Register of Deeds office is located at:Douglas County Courthouse1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044Phone: 785-832-5282Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Read Full Answer

The Register of Deeds is a county official elected to a four-year term who ensures that documents are recorded properly and also maintains and preserves those records according to Kansas law.  Read Full Answer

This is mandated by the State of Kansas. Read Full Answer

This office is responsible for keeping a record of who owns what property. When you sell your property, someone checks our records to make sure that you have clear title to the property. If you are the buyer, someone is doing the same. They will need to know if the property is in your name (Deed) and is there are any liens against the property (Mortgage, Federal Tax Liens, State Tax Lien, etc.). The records here are also used to determine where to send the tax bill, where to put utility lines, how to make the best land usage plans and lots more. Read Full Answer

No. The Register of Deeds does not perform title searches nor is the staff qualified to tell you if you have clear title. Professional title researchers such as Title Abstractors or Title Companies perform title searches.  Read Full Answer