Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Houston County, MN
Houston County (population 18,400) records real-property documents through the Houston 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.
Houston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Houston County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 (documents with multiple assignments/partial releases/satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each recorded instrument cited beyond first four add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50 (statewide standard))
- Mailing address
- Houston County Recorder, 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921
- Phone
- 507-725-5813
- Checks payable to
- Houston County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: MN Statute 507.093 Document Standards Law applies (effective for documents executed after 7/31/1997); no explicit separate cover sheet mandate found
Can you e-record in Houston County?
Yes. Houston 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 Houston County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Houston 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 Houston County Recorder at Houston County Recorder, 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (documents with multiple assignments/partial releases/satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each recorded instrument cited beyond first four add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50 (statewide standard))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Houston 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 Houston 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.
Houston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Houston County?
The Houston County Recorder charges $46 (documents with multiple assignments/partial releases/satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / $10 for each recorded instrument cited beyond first four add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $50 (statewide standard)), with checks payable to Houston County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Houston County?
Yes. Houston 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 Houston County?
Mail recordings to Houston County Recorder: Houston County Recorder, 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921 (507-725-5813).
How can Jurably help with recording in Houston County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Houston 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 Houston 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.