North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Burke, ND
Burke (population 2,132) records real-property documents through the Burke 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.
Burke recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Burke 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)
- Mailing address
- 103 Main St SE, PO Box 219, Bowbells, ND 58721
- Phone
- 701-377-2818
- Checks payable to
- Burke County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Statewide ND standard: 3-inch top margin, 1-inch side margin, 10-pt Calibri minimum font
Can you e-record in Burke?
Yes. Burke 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 Burke, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Burke 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 Burke County Recorder at 103 Main St SE, PO Box 219, Bowbells, ND 58721.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Burke
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 Burke 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.
Burke recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Burke?
The Burke 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), with checks payable to Burke County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Burke?
Yes. Burke 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 Burke?
Mail recordings to Burke County Recorder: 103 Main St SE, PO Box 219, Bowbells, ND 58721 (701-377-2818).
How can Jurably help with recording in Burke?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Burke 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 Burke recorder in person.
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Under contract in Burke? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.