North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Barnes, ND
Barnes (population 10,573) records real-property documents through the Barnes 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.
Barnes recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Barnes County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 for documents 1-6 pages first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee (if no 1-inch margin on one side); $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per section listed after first 10)
- Mailing address
- 230 4th St NW, Room 201, Valley City, ND 58072
- Phone
- 701-845-8506
- Checks payable to
- Barnes County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Statewide ND standard: 3-inch blank margin across top of first page for recording info; document must be legible for reproduction; 10-point Calibri or larger font (per ND Recording Requirements July 2017)
Can you e-record in Barnes?
Yes. Barnes accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Barnes, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Barnes 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Barnes County Recorder at 230 4th St NW, Room 201, Valley City, ND 58072.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 for documents 1-6 pages first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee (if no 1-inch margin on one side); $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per section listed after first 10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Barnes standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Barnes recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Barnes?
The Barnes County Recorder charges $20.00 for documents 1-6 pages first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee (if no 1-inch margin on one side); $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per section listed after first 10), with checks payable to Barnes County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Barnes?
Yes. Barnes accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Barnes?
Mail recordings to Barnes County Recorder: 230 4th St NW, Room 201, Valley City, ND 58072 (701-845-8506).
Can Jurably record my document in Barnes for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Barnes recorder in person.
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