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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.
How Jurably helps in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cottonwood County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cottonwood County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.