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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.
How Jurably helps in Pennington 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 Pennington 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pennington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pennington 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 Pennington County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pennington County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.