Recording Documents

Drafting Real Estate Documents

MN Statute prohibits Recorder's Office staff from giving legal advice and preparing documents. For your protection we observe this policy always. We strongly urge you to consult with your real estate attorney if you require this service.

Helpful Documents

• Recording checklist for submitters (PDF)
• MN Uniform Conveyancing Forms

Fees

For information on fees for recording documents, please refer to the Minnesota Recording Fees Statute. 

Other county Set Fees:

• Plain Copy - $1 per page
• Search and Send (mail, email or fax)
  • $5 per document emailed
  • $5 + $1 per page (max fee $10) per document mailed or faxed

Filing Documents Electronically

Documents may be submitted for recording by using one of our trusted submitters:

• Simplifile
• CSC
• ePN
• Indecomm