Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benton County, MN
Benton County (population 41,744) records real-property documents through the Benton County Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Benton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benton County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 for most documents; $56 for plats first / Included in flat fee (no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Well certificate: additional $54)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 129, Foley, MN 56329 (physical: 531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329)
- Phone
- (320) 968-5037
- Checks payable to
- Benton County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated; standard MN Stat. 507.093 formatting expected (confirm with office)
Can you e-record in Benton County?
Yes. Benton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Benton County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Benton County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Benton County Recorder at P.O. Box 129, Foley, MN 56329 (physical: 531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329).
- Pay the recording fee ($46 for most documents; $56 for plats first / Included in flat fee (no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Well certificate: additional $54)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Benton County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Benton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benton County?
The Benton County Recorder charges $46 for most documents; $56 for plats first / Included in flat fee (no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Well certificate: additional $54), with checks payable to Benton County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Benton County?
Yes. Benton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Benton County?
Mail recordings to Benton County Recorder: P.O. Box 129, Foley, MN 56329 (physical: 531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329) ((320) 968-5037).
Can Jurably record my document in Benton County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Benton County recorder in person.
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