Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, MN
Clay County (population 67,734) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 add'l (+Plat Recording $56; see full schedule at claycountymn.gov/646/Fees-Schedule)
- Mailing address
- Clay County Recorder, PO Box 280, Moorhead, MN 56560 (physical: 3510 12th Ave S, Door 1, Moorhead, MN 56560)
- Phone
- 218-299-5031
- Checks payable to
- Clay County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on site; statewide MN formatting standards presumed; see Recording Requirements page
Can you e-record in Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 Clay County Recorder at Clay County Recorder, PO Box 280, Moorhead, MN 56560 (physical: 3510 12th Ave S, Door 1, Moorhead, MN 56560).
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (Abstract or Torrens) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 add'l (+Plat Recording $56; see full schedule at claycountymn.gov/646/Fees-Schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clay 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 Clay 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.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Recorder charges $46 flat (Abstract or Torrens) first / No per-page fee; $10 each additional document citation over 4 add'l (+Plat Recording $56; see full schedule at claycountymn.gov/646/Fees-Schedule), with checks payable to Clay County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Recorder: Clay County Recorder, PO Box 280, Moorhead, MN 56560 (physical: 3510 12th Ave S, Door 1, Moorhead, MN 56560) (218-299-5031).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay 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.