North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benson, ND
Benson (population 5,759) records real-property documents through the Benson 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.
Benson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benson 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 193, Minnewaukan, ND 58351
- Phone
- 701-473-5340 ext. 3
- Checks payable to
- Benson County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Statewide ND standard: 3-inch top margin for recording stamp; 1-inch margin one side; 10-pt Calibri minimum font
Can you e-record in Benson?
Yes. Benson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Benson, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Benson 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, or by mail to Benson County Recorder at PO Box 193, Minnewaukan, ND 58351.
- 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Benson
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 Benson 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.
Benson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benson?
The Benson 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page), with checks payable to Benson County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Benson?
Yes. Benson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Benson?
Mail recordings to Benson County Recorder: PO Box 193, Minnewaukan, ND 58351 (701-473-5340 ext. 3).
How can Jurably help with recording in Benson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Benson 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 Benson recorder in person.
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Under contract in Benson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.