Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cottonwood County, MN
Cottonwood County (population 11,405) records real-property documents through the Cottonwood 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.
Cottonwood County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cottonwood 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 (statewide MN schedule))
- Mailing address
- Cottonwood County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 326, Windom, MN 56101 (physical: 900 3rd Avenue, Windom, MN 56101)
- Phone
- 507-831-1458
- Checks payable to
- Cottonwood County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; MN Stat. 507.093 3-inch blank top-of-first-page space applies statewide
Can you e-record in Cottonwood County?
Yes. Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County Recorder at Cottonwood County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 326, Windom, MN 56101 (physical: 900 3rd Avenue, Windom, MN 56101).
- 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 (statewide MN schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Cottonwood County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cottonwood County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cottonwood County?
The Cottonwood 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 (statewide MN schedule)), with checks payable to Cottonwood County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cottonwood County?
Yes. Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County?
Mail recordings to Cottonwood County Recorder: Cottonwood County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 326, Windom, MN 56101 (physical: 900 3rd Avenue, Windom, MN 56101) (507-831-1458).
Can Jurably record my document in Cottonwood County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Cottonwood County recorder in person.
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