Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Swift County, MN
Swift County (population 9,763) records real-property documents through the Swift County Recorder (Land Records). 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.
Swift County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Swift County Recorder (Land Records)
- 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)
- Mailing address
- Swift County Recorder, P.O. Box 207, Benson, MN 56215 (Physical: 301 14th Street North, Benson, MN 56215)
- Phone
- 320-843-3377
- Checks payable to
- Swift County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
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 Swift County?
Swift County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Swift County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Swift 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 by mail to Swift County Recorder (Land Records) at Swift County Recorder, P.O. Box 207, Benson, MN 56215 (Physical: 301 14th Street North, Benson, MN 56215).
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Swift 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 Swift 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Swift County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Swift County?
The Swift County Recorder (Land Records) 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), with checks payable to Swift County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Swift County?
Swift County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Swift County?
Mail recordings to Swift County Recorder (Land Records): Swift County Recorder, P.O. Box 207, Benson, MN 56215 (Physical: 301 14th Street North, Benson, MN 56215) (320-843-3377).
How can Jurably help with recording in Swift County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Swift 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 Swift County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Swift County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.