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Recording a Deed or Document in Rock County, MN
Rock County (population 9,524) records real-property documents through the Rock County Land Records Office (Recorder/Assessor). 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.
Rock County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rock County Land Records Office (Recorder/Assessor)
- 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; copy fee $1/page plus $8.75 search fee (statewide/local fees))
- Mailing address
- Rock County Land Records Office, 204 E. Brown Street, PO Box 509, Luverne, MN 56156
- Phone
- 507-283-5022 (fax 507-283-1343)
- Checks payable to
- Rock 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 Rock County?
Yes. Rock 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 Rock County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Rock 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 Rock County Land Records Office (Recorder/Assessor) at Rock County Land Records Office, 204 E. Brown Street, PO Box 509, Luverne, MN 56156.
- 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; copy fee $1/page plus $8.75 search fee (statewide/local fees))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rock 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 Rock 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.
Rock County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rock County?
The Rock County Land Records Office (Recorder/Assessor) 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; copy fee $1/page plus $8.75 search fee (statewide/local fees)), with checks payable to Rock County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rock County?
Yes. Rock 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 Rock County?
Mail recordings to Rock County Land Records Office (Recorder/Assessor): Rock County Land Records Office, 204 E. Brown Street, PO Box 509, Luverne, MN 56156 (507-283-5022 (fax 507-283-1343)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rock County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rock 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 Rock 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.