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.
How Jurably helps in Rice 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 Rice 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rice County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rice 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 Rice County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Rice County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.