Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ramsey County, MN
Ramsey County (population 541,623) records real-property documents through the Ramsey County Recorder's 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.
Ramsey County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ramsey County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $46 flat (registered or unregistered land) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50 (waived if attached at time of deed recording); deed tax $1.65 per $500 of purchase price (separate from recording fee))
- Mailing address
- Ramsey County Recorder, 90 Plato Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55107
- Phone
- 651-266-2050
- Checks payable to
- Ramsey County Recorder (assumed; confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: not specified on official recorder page; see Document Requirements page for major document types
Can you e-record in Ramsey County?
Yes. Ramsey 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 Ramsey County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Ramsey 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 Ramsey County Recorder's Office at Ramsey County Recorder, 90 Plato Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55107.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat (registered or unregistered land) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50 (waived if attached at time of deed recording); deed tax $1.65 per $500 of purchase price (separate from recording fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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.
Ramsey County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ramsey County?
The Ramsey County Recorder's Office charges $46 flat (registered or unregistered land) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50 (waived if attached at time of deed recording); deed tax $1.65 per $500 of purchase price (separate from recording fee)), with checks payable to Ramsey County Recorder (assumed; confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ramsey County?
Yes. Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
Mail recordings to Ramsey County Recorder's Office: Ramsey County Recorder, 90 Plato Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55107 (651-266-2050).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ramsey County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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.