Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cook County, MN
Cook County (population 5,522) records real-property documents through the Cook 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.
Cook County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cook County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (per document, abstract or Torrens) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; $46 flat regardless of page count add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; multiple satisfactions/assignments $10 per additional citation over 4 (statewide MN schedule))
- Mailing address
- Cook County Recorder, 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
- Phone
- 218-387-3661
- Checks payable to
- Cook County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm before mailing)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required, but per MN Stat. 507.093 first page must have a blank 3-inch space at the top for recording information; document titled prominently below that space
Can you e-record in Cook County?
Yes. Cook 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 Cook County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Cook 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 Cook County Recorder at Cook County Recorder, 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (per document, abstract or Torrens) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; $46 flat regardless of page count add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; multiple satisfactions/assignments $10 per additional citation over 4 (statewide MN schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cook 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 Cook 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.
Cook County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cook County?
The Cook County Recorder charges $46 flat (per document, abstract or Torrens) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; $46 flat regardless of page count add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; multiple satisfactions/assignments $10 per additional citation over 4 (statewide MN schedule)), with checks payable to Cook County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm before mailing). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cook County?
Yes. Cook 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 Cook County?
Mail recordings to Cook County Recorder: Cook County Recorder, 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604 (218-387-3661).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cook County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cook 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 Cook County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cook County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.