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Recording a Deed or Document in Olmsted County, MN
Olmsted County (population 166,731) records real-property documents through the Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting Office. 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.
Olmsted County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting Office
- Recording fee
- $46 (flat statutory fee per MN Stat 357.18, regardless of page count); Plat recording $56 first / No additional per-page fee for standard documents (flat $46); expedited copies $2/page add'l (+State deed tax 0.33% of purchase price; Mortgage registry tax 0.23% of mortgage amount; see https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/land-property/recording-abstracting/recording-abstracting-fees for full Fee Finder tool)
- Mailing address
- Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
- Phone
- 507-328-7635
- Checks payable to
- unverified (checks payable per instructions on submission; not explicitly named 'Olmsted County' in fetched content)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Required only for re-recorded documents (must include cover sheet explaining reason for re-recording)
Can you e-record in Olmsted County?
Yes. Olmsted 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 Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Olmsted 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 Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting Office at Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 (flat statutory fee per MN Stat 357.18, regardless of page count); Plat recording $56 first / No additional per-page fee for standard documents (flat $46); expedited copies $2/page add'l (+State deed tax 0.33% of purchase price; Mortgage registry tax 0.23% of mortgage amount; see https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/land-property/recording-abstracting/recording-abstracting-fees for full Fee Finder tool)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Olmsted 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 Olmsted 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.
Olmsted County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Olmsted County?
The Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting Office charges $46 (flat statutory fee per MN Stat 357.18, regardless of page count); Plat recording $56 first / No additional per-page fee for standard documents (flat $46); expedited copies $2/page add'l (+State deed tax 0.33% of purchase price; Mortgage registry tax 0.23% of mortgage amount; see https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/land-property/recording-abstracting/recording-abstracting-fees for full Fee Finder tool), with checks payable to unverified (checks payable per instructions on submission; not explicitly named 'Olmsted County' in fetched content). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Olmsted County?
Yes. Olmsted 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 Olmsted County?
Mail recordings to Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting Office: Olmsted County Recording and Abstracting, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (507-328-7635).
How can Jurably help with recording in Olmsted County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Olmsted 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 Olmsted 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.