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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Louis County, MN

St. Louis County (population 200,518) records real-property documents through the St. Louis 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.

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St. Louis County recording — the essentials

Recording office
St. Louis County Recorder
Recording fee
$46.00 flat state statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document, abstract or Torrens first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate; additional statutory fees (state deed tax/mortgage registry tax) separate; separate Abstract vs Torrens fee schedules posted (PDF))
Mailing address
St. Louis County Recorder, P.O. Box 157, Duluth, MN 55801-0157 (Physical/counter: 100 N. 5th Ave. W. #101, Duluth, MN 55802)
Phone
218-726-2677
Checks payable to
St. Louis County Recorder (recording fees); St. Louis County Auditor (deed/mortgage tax)
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm

Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated; must follow MN Stat. 507.093 first-page 3-inch top blank space (right half for recorder/registrar stamp, left half for auditor/treasurer certification), title prominently displayed below that space

Can you e-record in St. Louis County?

Yes. St. Louis County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in St. Louis County, Minnesota

  1. Prepare the document so it meets St. Louis County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to St. Louis County Recorder at St. Louis County Recorder, P.O. Box 157, Duluth, MN 55801-0157 (Physical/counter: 100 N. 5th Ave. W. #101, Duluth, MN 55802).
  4. Pay the recording fee ($46.00 flat state statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document, abstract or Torrens first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate; additional statutory fees (state deed tax/mortgage registry tax) separate; separate Abstract vs Torrens fee schedules posted (PDF))).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.

St. Louis County recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in St. Louis County?

The St. Louis County Recorder charges $46.00 flat state statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document, abstract or Torrens first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate; additional statutory fees (state deed tax/mortgage registry tax) separate; separate Abstract vs Torrens fee schedules posted (PDF)), with checks payable to St. Louis County Recorder (recording fees); St. Louis County Auditor (deed/mortgage tax). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in St. Louis County?

Yes. St. Louis County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 St. Louis County?

Mail recordings to St. Louis County Recorder: St. Louis County Recorder, P.O. Box 157, Duluth, MN 55801-0157 (Physical/counter: 100 N. 5th Ave. W. #101, Duluth, MN 55802) (218-726-2677).

How can Jurably help with recording in St. Louis County?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County recorder in person.

Under contract in St. Louis County? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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