Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Fillmore County, MN
Fillmore County (population 21,540) records real-property documents through the Fillmore 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.
Fillmore County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fillmore 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
- Fillmore County Recorder's Office, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965
- Phone
- 507-765-3852 (recorder fee inquiries); 507-765-4701 (recorder office line per other listing - confirm)
- Checks payable to
- Fillmore County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
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 Fillmore County?
Yes. Fillmore County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Fillmore County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Fillmore 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, or by mail to Fillmore County Recorder at Fillmore County Recorder's Office, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965.
- 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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.
Fillmore County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fillmore County?
The Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fillmore County?
Yes. Fillmore County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Fillmore County?
Mail recordings to Fillmore County Recorder: Fillmore County Recorder's Office, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965 (507-765-3852 (recorder fee inquiries); 507-765-4701 (recorder office line per other listing - confirm)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fillmore County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fillmore 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 Fillmore County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.