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Recording a Deed or Document in Lake of the Woods County, MN
Lake of the Woods County (population 3,770) records real-property documents through the Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake of the Woods County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50.00)
- Mailing address
- Lake of the Woods County Recorder, 206 8th Ave SE, Suite #280, Baudette, MN 56623
- Phone
- (218) 634-1902
- Checks payable to
- Lake of the Woods County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Lake of the Woods County?
Yes. Lake of the Woods County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake of the Woods 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, or by mail to Lake of the Woods County Recorder at Lake of the Woods County Recorder, 206 8th Ave SE, Suite #280, Baudette, MN 56623.
- Pay the recording fee ($46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods 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 of the Woods County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake of the Woods County?
The Lake of the Woods County Recorder charges $46.00 (standard document recording, registered or unregistered land) first / No separate per-page fee (flat $46) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50.00), with checks payable to Lake of the Woods County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake of the Woods County?
Yes. Lake of the Woods County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 of the Woods County?
Mail recordings to Lake of the Woods County Recorder: Lake of the Woods County Recorder, 206 8th Ave SE, Suite #280, Baudette, MN 56623 ((218) 634-1902).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lake of the Woods County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lake of the Woods County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.