Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County (population 36,631) records real-property documents through the McLeod 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.
McLeod County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McLeod County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46.00 (flat statutory fee per MN Statute 357.18; well disclosure certificate $50) first / No additional per-page fee — flat $46 regardless of pages add'l (+Unverified specific rider schedule — contact office to confirm)
- Mailing address
- McLeod County Recorder's Office, McLeod County Government Center, 520 Chandler Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336
- Phone
- 320-864-1327
- Checks payable to
- McLeod County Recorder (Deborah Jensen, Recorder/Registrar of Titles)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No special cover sheet identified; must meet MN Stat. 507.093 formatting (3-inch top blank margin, legible print)
Can you e-record in McLeod County?
Yes. McLeod 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 McLeod County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets McLeod 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 McLeod County Recorder at McLeod County Recorder's Office, McLeod County Government Center, 520 Chandler Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336.
- Pay the recording fee ($46.00 (flat statutory fee per MN Statute 357.18; well disclosure certificate $50) first / No additional per-page fee — flat $46 regardless of pages add'l (+Unverified specific rider schedule — contact office to confirm)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McLeod 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 McLeod 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.
McLeod County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McLeod County?
The McLeod County Recorder charges $46.00 (flat statutory fee per MN Statute 357.18; well disclosure certificate $50) first / No additional per-page fee — flat $46 regardless of pages add'l (+Unverified specific rider schedule — contact office to confirm), with checks payable to McLeod County Recorder (Deborah Jensen, Recorder/Registrar of Titles). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McLeod County?
Yes. McLeod 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 McLeod County?
Mail recordings to McLeod County Recorder: McLeod County Recorder's Office, McLeod County Government Center, 520 Chandler Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336 (320-864-1327).
How can Jurably help with recording in McLeod County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McLeod 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 McLeod County recorder in person.
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Under contract in McLeod County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.