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Recording a Deed or Document in Stearns County, MN
Stearns County (population 164,110) records real-property documents through the Stearns 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.
Stearns County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stearns County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $46.00 flat statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate (statewide statutory add-on where applicable))
- Mailing address
- Stearns County Recorder, 3301 County Road 138, Room 2203, Waite Park, MN 56387
- Phone
- 320-656-3855
- Checks payable to
- Stearns County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated; must comply with MN Stat. 507.093 3-inch top blank on first page
Can you e-record in Stearns County?
Yes. Stearns 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 Stearns County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Stearns 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Stearns County Recorder at Stearns County Recorder, 3301 County Road 138, Room 2203, Waite Park, MN 56387.
- Pay the recording fee ($46.00 flat statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate (statewide statutory add-on where applicable))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Stearns 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 Stearns 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.
Stearns County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stearns County?
The Stearns County Recorder charges $46.00 flat statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate (statewide statutory add-on where applicable)), with checks payable to Stearns County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stearns County?
Yes. Stearns 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 Stearns County?
Mail recordings to Stearns County Recorder: Stearns County Recorder, 3301 County Road 138, Room 2203, Waite Park, MN 56387 (320-656-3855).
How can Jurably help with recording in Stearns County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Stearns 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 Stearns County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Stearns County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.