Minnesota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, MN
Washington County (population 286,895) records real-property documents through the Washington County Recorder (Property Records and Taxpayer Services). 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Recorder (Property Records and Taxpayer Services)
- Recording fee
- $46 flat basic recording fee first / No additional per-page fee (flat $46); deeds add state deed tax ($3.30/$1,000, min $1.65) + $5 conservation fee; mortgages add MRT $2.30/$1,000 add'l (+Well certificate $54; plats $56; satisfactions/releases up to 4 references $46)
- Mailing address
- Washington County Property Records, 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Phone
- 651-430-6175
- Checks payable to
- Washington County (Recorder)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly itemized on page — documents must be dated, signed, acknowledged with notary, and contain a complete/correct legal description; whiteout/correction tape unacceptable
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington County, Minnesota
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Washington County Recorder (Property Records and Taxpayer Services) at Washington County Property Records, 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, MN 55082.
- Pay the recording fee ($46 flat basic recording fee first / No additional per-page fee (flat $46); deeds add state deed tax ($3.30/$1,000, min $1.65) + $5 conservation fee; mortgages add MRT $2.30/$1,000 add'l (+Well certificate $54; plats $56; satisfactions/releases up to 4 references $46)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Washington County Recorder (Property Records and Taxpayer Services) charges $46 flat basic recording fee first / No additional per-page fee (flat $46); deeds add state deed tax ($3.30/$1,000, min $1.65) + $5 conservation fee; mortgages add MRT $2.30/$1,000 add'l (+Well certificate $54; plats $56; satisfactions/releases up to 4 references $46), with checks payable to Washington County (Recorder). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington County?
Mail recordings to Washington County Recorder (Property Records and Taxpayer Services): Washington County Property Records, 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, MN 55082 (651-430-6175).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.