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Recording a Deed or Document in Faribault County, MN
Faribault County (population 13,888) records real-property documents through the Faribault 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.
Faribault County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Faribault 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
- Faribault County Recorder, 415 North Main St / PO Box 130, Blue Earth, MN 56013 (Courthouse, Middle Level)
- Phone
- 507-526-6252
- Checks payable to
- Faribault County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; see county 'Document Standards' page; MN Stat. 507.093 3-inch blank top-of-first-page space applies
Can you e-record in Faribault County?
Yes. Faribault 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 Faribault County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Faribault 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 Faribault County Recorder at Faribault County Recorder, 415 North Main St / PO Box 130, Blue Earth, MN 56013 (Courthouse, Middle Level).
- 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 Faribault 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 Faribault 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.
Faribault County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Faribault County?
The Faribault 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 Faribault County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Faribault County?
Yes. Faribault 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 Faribault County?
Mail recordings to Faribault County Recorder: Faribault County Recorder, 415 North Main St / PO Box 130, Blue Earth, MN 56013 (Courthouse, Middle Level) (507-526-6252).
How can Jurably help with recording in Faribault County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Faribault 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 Faribault County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Faribault County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.