Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County (population 8,647) records real-property documents through the Clearwater 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.
Clearwater County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clearwater County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 flat first / No per-page fee (fee schedule not fully itemized on site) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50)
- Mailing address
- Clearwater County Recorder, 213 Main Avenue North, Dept. 207, Bagley, MN 56621-8304
- Phone
- 218-694-6129
- Checks payable to
- Clearwater County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not specified as separate cover sheet; formatting requirement stated: documents no larger than 8.5 x 14 inches, black ink, min 8-pt font
Can you e-record in Clearwater County?
Yes. Clearwater 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 Clearwater County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Recorder at Clearwater County Recorder, 213 Main Avenue North, Dept. 207, Bagley, MN 56621-8304.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat first / No per-page fee (fee schedule not fully itemized on site) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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.
Clearwater County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clearwater County?
The Clearwater County Recorder charges $46 flat first / No per-page fee (fee schedule not fully itemized on site) add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate $50), with checks payable to Clearwater County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clearwater County?
Yes. Clearwater 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 Clearwater County?
Mail recordings to Clearwater County Recorder: Clearwater County Recorder, 213 Main Avenue North, Dept. 207, Bagley, MN 56621-8304 (218-694-6129).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clearwater County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clearwater County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.