North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Billings, ND
Billings (population 1,071) records real-property documents through the Billings County Recorder / Clerk of Court. 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.
Billings recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Billings County Recorder / Clerk of Court
- 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; $3.00 per related document listed after first 10)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 138, Medora, ND 58645
- Phone
- 701-623-4491
- Checks payable to
- Billings County Recorder/Clerk of Court (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Statewide ND standard: 3-inch top margin, 1-inch side margin, 10-pt Calibri minimum font
Can you e-record in Billings?
Yes. Billings 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 Billings, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Billings 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 Billings County Recorder / Clerk of Court at PO Box 138, Medora, ND 58645.
- 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; $3.00 per related document listed after first 10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Billings
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 Billings 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.
Billings recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Billings?
The Billings County Recorder / Clerk of Court 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; $3.00 per related document listed after first 10), with checks payable to Billings County Recorder/Clerk of Court (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Billings?
Yes. Billings 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 Billings?
Mail recordings to Billings County Recorder / Clerk of Court: PO Box 138, Medora, ND 58645 (701-623-4491).
How can Jurably help with recording in Billings?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Billings 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 Billings recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.