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Recording a Deed or Document in Sibley County, MN
Sibley County (population 15,356) records real-property documents through the Sibley 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.
Sibley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sibley County Recorder
- 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); see county's Recording Checklist for Submitters)
- Mailing address
- Sibley County Recorder, PO Box 44, 400 Court Avenue, 2nd Floor Historic Courthouse, Gaylord, MN 55334
- Phone
- 507-237-4080
- Checks payable to
- Sibley County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard Recording Slip used; Minn. Stat. 507.093 margin/font formatting requirements apply
Can you e-record in Sibley County?
Yes. Sibley 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 Sibley County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Sibley 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 Sibley County Recorder at Sibley County Recorder, PO Box 44, 400 Court Avenue, 2nd Floor Historic Courthouse, Gaylord, MN 55334.
- 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); see county's Recording Checklist for Submitters)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Sibley 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 Sibley 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.
Sibley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sibley County?
The Sibley County Recorder 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); see county's Recording Checklist for Submitters), with checks payable to Sibley County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sibley County?
Yes. Sibley 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 Sibley County?
Mail recordings to Sibley County Recorder: Sibley County Recorder, PO Box 44, 400 Court Avenue, 2nd Floor Historic Courthouse, Gaylord, MN 55334 (507-237-4080).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sibley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sibley 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 Sibley 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.