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Recording a Deed or Document in Pennington County, MN
Pennington County (population 13,686) records real-property documents through the Pennington 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.
Pennington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pennington County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (MN Stat 357.18 statewide recording fee) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; certified copy fees separate; see office 'Recording Checklist & Fee's' PDF for full schedule)
- Mailing address
- Pennington County Recorder, PO Box 616, 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
- Phone
- 218-683-7027
- Checks payable to
- Pennington County Recorder (per checklist)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not detailed on public page; consult Recording Checklist PDF (https://co.pennington.mn.us/media/attachments/2022/04/21/recording_checklist.pdf)
Can you e-record in Pennington County?
Pennington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Pennington County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Pennington 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 by mail to Pennington County Recorder at Pennington County Recorder, PO Box 616, 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (MN Stat 357.18 statewide recording fee) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; certified copy fees separate; see office 'Recording Checklist & Fee's' PDF for full schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Pennington County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Pennington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pennington County?
The Pennington County Recorder charges $46 flat (MN Stat 357.18 statewide recording fee) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; certified copy fees separate; see office 'Recording Checklist & Fee's' PDF for full schedule), with checks payable to Pennington County Recorder (per checklist). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pennington County?
Pennington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Pennington County?
Mail recordings to Pennington County Recorder: Pennington County Recorder, PO Box 616, 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218-683-7027).
Can Jurably record my document in Pennington County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Pennington County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.