Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lake County, MN
Lake County (population 10,746) records real-property documents through the Lake 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.
Lake County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well Certificate $54.00 (also cited as $50 elsewhere - confirm current rate))
- Mailing address
- Lake County Recorder, 601 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Phone
- (218) 834-8347
- Checks payable to
- Lake County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Lake County?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake 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 Lake County Recorder at Lake County Recorder, 601 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616.
- Pay the recording fee ($46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well Certificate $54.00 (also cited as $50 elsewhere - confirm current rate))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lake 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 Lake 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.
Lake County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake County?
The Lake County Recorder charges $46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well Certificate $54.00 (also cited as $50 elsewhere - confirm current rate)), with checks payable to Lake County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake County?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake County?
Mail recordings to Lake County Recorder: Lake County Recorder, 601 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616 ((218) 834-8347).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lake County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lake 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 Lake County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lake County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.