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Recording a Deed or Document in Douglas County, MN
Douglas County (population 40,120) records real-property documents through the Douglas 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.
Douglas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Douglas 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
- Douglas County Recorder's Office, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Phone
- 320-762-3877
- Checks payable to
- Douglas County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
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 Douglas County?
Douglas County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Douglas County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Douglas 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 by mail to Douglas County Recorder at Douglas County Recorder's Office, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308.
- 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 Douglas County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Douglas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Douglas County?
The Douglas 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 Douglas County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Douglas County?
Douglas County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Douglas County?
Mail recordings to Douglas County Recorder: Douglas County Recorder's Office, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320-762-3877).
Can Jurably record my document in Douglas County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Douglas County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.