Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Rice County, MN
Rice County (population 69,939) records real-property documents through the Rice 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.
Rice County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rice County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $46 flat statutory fee to record a deed or other instrument (Minn. Stat. 357.18) - covers all pages first / None - flat $46 fee regardless of page count add'l (+Plat recording $56; well disclosure certificate $50 (statewide MN statutory fees))
- Mailing address
- Rice County Recorder, Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Phone
- 507-332-6114 (fax 507-332-6092)
- Checks payable to
- Rice County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not state-mandated; Minn. Stat. 507.093 margin/font formatting requirements apply
Can you e-record in Rice County?
Yes. Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Rice 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 Rice County Recorder's Office at Rice County Recorder, Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, MN 55021.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat statutory fee to record a deed or other instrument (Minn. Stat. 357.18) - covers all pages first / None - flat $46 fee regardless of page count add'l (+Plat recording $56; well disclosure certificate $50 (statewide MN statutory fees))).
- 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 Rice County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Rice County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rice County?
The Rice County Recorder's Office charges $46 flat statutory fee to record a deed or other instrument (Minn. Stat. 357.18) - covers all pages first / None - flat $46 fee regardless of page count add'l (+Plat recording $56; well disclosure certificate $50 (statewide MN statutory fees)), with checks payable to Rice County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rice County?
Yes. Rice 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 Rice County?
Mail recordings to Rice County Recorder's Office: Rice County Recorder, Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, MN 55021 (507-332-6114 (fax 507-332-6092)).
Can Jurably record my document in Rice County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Rice County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.