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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Dakota 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Dakota 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 Dakota County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.