Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Freeborn County, MN
Freeborn County (population 30,440) records real-property documents through the Freeborn 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.
Freeborn County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Freeborn County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 (standard document, per MN Statute 357.18) first / No per-page fee beyond first-page charge; $10 for each additional document cited beyond first four on multi-instrument documents add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50)
- Mailing address
- Freeborn County Recorder, 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007)
- Phone
- 507-377-5130
- Checks payable to
- Freeborn County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official page; MN Statute 507.093 document standards apply (top 3-inch margin, name/address of drafter, etc.) - contact office to confirm cover sheet
Can you e-record in Freeborn County?
Yes. Freeborn 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 Freeborn County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Recorder at Freeborn County Recorder, 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007).
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (standard document, per MN Statute 357.18) first / No per-page fee beyond first-page charge; $10 for each additional document cited beyond first four on multi-instrument documents add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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.
Freeborn County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Freeborn County?
The Freeborn County Recorder charges $46 (standard document, per MN Statute 357.18) first / No per-page fee beyond first-page charge; $10 for each additional document cited beyond first four on multi-instrument documents add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50), with checks payable to Freeborn County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Freeborn County?
Yes. Freeborn 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 Freeborn County?
Mail recordings to Freeborn County Recorder: Freeborn County Recorder, 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007) (507-377-5130).
How can Jurably help with recording in Freeborn County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Freeborn 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 Freeborn County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Freeborn County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.