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Recording a Deed or Document in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County (population 36,711) records real-property documents through the Carlton County Recorder (Abstract Dept.). 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.
Carlton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carlton County Recorder (Abstract Dept.)
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens document) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 for multi-doc satisfactions/assignments add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $54; Plat $56; condo/floor plan 50 cents/unit (min $56))
- Mailing address
- Carlton County Recorder, PO Box 70, Carlton, MN 55718
- Phone
- 218-384-9140 (Recorder's Office main line; confirm via county directory)
- Checks payable to
- Carlton County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not specified on site; statewide MN formatting standards apply
Can you e-record in Carlton County?
Yes. Carlton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Carlton County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Carlton 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, or by mail to Carlton County Recorder (Abstract Dept.) at Carlton County Recorder, PO Box 70, Carlton, MN 55718.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (Abstract or Torrens document) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 for multi-doc satisfactions/assignments add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $54; Plat $56; condo/floor plan 50 cents/unit (min $56))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carlton 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 Carlton 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.
Carlton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carlton County?
The Carlton County Recorder (Abstract Dept.) charges $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens document) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 for multi-doc satisfactions/assignments add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $54; Plat $56; condo/floor plan 50 cents/unit (min $56)), with checks payable to Carlton County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carlton County?
Yes. Carlton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Carlton County?
Mail recordings to Carlton County Recorder (Abstract Dept.): Carlton County Recorder, PO Box 70, Carlton, MN 55718 (218-384-9140 (Recorder's Office main line; confirm via county directory)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carlton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carlton 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 Carlton County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.