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Recording a Deed or Document in Goodhue County, MN
Goodhue County (population 48,195) records real-property documents through the Goodhue 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.
Goodhue County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Goodhue County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 (Abstract and Torrens, regardless of page count, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each additional document number cited beyond first four; Plat recording $56 add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate: $50; Condition of Title/Certified Copy of Certificate of Title: $50)
- Mailing address
- Goodhue County Recorder, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, MN 55066
- Phone
- 651-385-3152 (or 651-385-3150)
- Checks payable to
- Goodhue County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Document Recording Checklist referenced on site (goodhuecountymn.gov/files/recorder/document_recording_checklist) - not able to confirm exact cover-sheet mandate from fetch
Can you e-record in Goodhue County?
Yes. Goodhue 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 Goodhue County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Goodhue 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 Goodhue County Recorder at Goodhue County Recorder, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, MN 55066.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (Abstract and Torrens, regardless of page count, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each additional document number cited beyond first four; Plat recording $56 add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate: $50; Condition of Title/Certified Copy of Certificate of Title: $50)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Goodhue 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 Goodhue 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.
Goodhue County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Goodhue County?
The Goodhue County Recorder charges $46 (Abstract and Torrens, regardless of page count, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each additional document number cited beyond first four; Plat recording $56 add'l (+Well Disclosure Certificate: $50; Condition of Title/Certified Copy of Certificate of Title: $50), with checks payable to Goodhue County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Goodhue County?
Yes. Goodhue 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 Goodhue County?
Mail recordings to Goodhue County Recorder: Goodhue County Recorder, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, MN 55066 (651-385-3152 (or 651-385-3150)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Goodhue County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Goodhue 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 Goodhue 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.