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Recording a Deed or Document in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County (population 457,710) records real-property documents through the Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (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.
Dakota County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $46 (abstract document or Torrens memorial) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; plats and registered land surveys $56; additional certificates/residue certificates $20-$40 each add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; conservation fee $5 on instruments subject to deed/mortgage registration tax)
- Mailing address
- Property Taxation & Records, Attn: Research, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
- Phone
- 651-438-4597
- Checks payable to
- Dakota County Property Taxation & Records
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; a cover letter describing contents plus self-addressed stamped envelope and phone number requested when mailing; MN Stat. 507.093 3-inch blank top-of-first-page space applies
Can you e-record in Dakota County?
Yes. Dakota County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Dakota County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Dakota 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, or by mail to Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (Recorder) at Property Taxation & Records, Attn: Research, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (abstract document or Torrens memorial) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; plats and registered land surveys $56; additional certificates/residue certificates $20-$40 each add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; conservation fee $5 on instruments subject to deed/mortgage registration tax)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dakota 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 Dakota 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.
Dakota County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dakota County?
The Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (Recorder) charges $46 (abstract document or Torrens memorial) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; plats and registered land surveys $56; additional certificates/residue certificates $20-$40 each add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; conservation fee $5 on instruments subject to deed/mortgage registration tax), with checks payable to Dakota County Property Taxation & Records. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dakota County?
Yes. Dakota County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Dakota County?
Mail recordings to Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (Recorder): Property Taxation & Records, Attn: Research, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 (651-438-4597).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dakota County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dakota 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 Dakota County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Dakota County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.