Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County (population 1,284,784) records real-property documents through the Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles. 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.
Hennepin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles
- Recording fee
- $46 (standard documents: deeds, assignments, satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / Condo/plats: $56 minimum for first 112 units, $0.50 per additional unit add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $54; Agricultural Conservation fee: $5 (when deed/mortgage tax applies))
- Mailing address
- County Recorder/Registrar of Titles, Attn: Document Recording, Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S Sixth St, MC 074, Minneapolis, MN 55487
- Phone
- 612-348-5139 (recordinginfo@hennepin.us)
- Checks payable to
- Hennepin County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: eCRV number required on first page; document must include drafted-by statement, legal description, notary seal; no strikeouts/whiteout/correction tape allowed
Can you e-record in Hennepin County?
Yes. Hennepin 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 Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Hennepin 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 Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles at County Recorder/Registrar of Titles, Attn: Document Recording, Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S Sixth St, MC 074, Minneapolis, MN 55487.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (standard documents: deeds, assignments, satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / Condo/plats: $56 minimum for first 112 units, $0.50 per additional unit add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $54; Agricultural Conservation fee: $5 (when deed/mortgage tax applies))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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.
Hennepin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hennepin County?
The Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles charges $46 (standard documents: deeds, assignments, satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / Condo/plats: $56 minimum for first 112 units, $0.50 per additional unit add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $54; Agricultural Conservation fee: $5 (when deed/mortgage tax applies)), with checks payable to Hennepin County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hennepin County?
Yes. Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
Mail recordings to Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles: County Recorder/Registrar of Titles, Attn: Document Recording, Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S Sixth St, MC 074, Minneapolis, MN 55487 (612-348-5139 (recordinginfo@hennepin.us)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hennepin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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.