Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Brown County, MN
Brown County (population 25,517) records real-property documents through the Brown 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.
Brown County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Brown County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens, regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee (flat $46 fee covers all pages) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50; certified copy $10/document; $3 card-payment service fee (effective Jan 2024))
- Mailing address
- Brown County Recorder, PO Box 248, New Ulm, MN 56073
- Phone
- 507-233-6653
- Checks payable to
- Brown County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed on site; MN statute 507.093 formatting standards apply statewide (3-inch top margin on first page for recording stamp, 1-inch other margins, legible black print)
Can you e-record in Brown County?
Yes. Brown County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Brown County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Brown 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, or by mail to Brown County Recorder at Brown County Recorder, PO Box 248, New Ulm, MN 56073.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (Abstract or Torrens, regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee (flat $46 fee covers all pages) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50; certified copy $10/document; $3 card-payment service fee (effective Jan 2024))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Brown County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Brown County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Brown County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Brown County?
The Brown County Recorder charges $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens, regardless of page count) first / No per-page fee (flat $46 fee covers all pages) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50; certified copy $10/document; $3 card-payment service fee (effective Jan 2024)), with checks payable to Brown County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Brown County?
Yes. Brown County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Brown County?
Mail recordings to Brown County Recorder: Brown County Recorder, PO Box 248, New Ulm, MN 56073 (507-233-6653).
How can Jurably help with recording in Brown County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Brown County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Brown County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Brown County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.