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Recording a Deed or Document in Burleigh, ND
Burleigh (population 103,251) records real-property documents through the Burleigh 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.
Burleigh recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Burleigh 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; $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per additional section after first 10)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 5518, Bismarck, ND 58506-5518 (physical: 221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501)
- Phone
- 701-222-6749
- Checks payable to
- Burleigh County Recorder (unverified exact payee line, confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: 3-inch blank space across top of first page for recording info (cover page allowed, counts as first page); font must be 10-point Calibri or larger unless from government agency; 1-inch margin one side of each page or $10 fee
Can you e-record in Burleigh?
Yes. Burleigh accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Burleigh, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Burleigh 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, or by mail to Burleigh County Recorder at PO Box 5518, Bismarck, ND 58506-5518 (physical: 221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501).
- 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 number after first 10; $1.00 per additional section after first 10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Burleigh
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 Burleigh 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.
Burleigh recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Burleigh?
The Burleigh 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; $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per additional section after first 10), with checks payable to Burleigh 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 Burleigh?
Yes. Burleigh accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Burleigh?
Mail recordings to Burleigh County Recorder: PO Box 5518, Bismarck, ND 58506-5518 (physical: 221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501) (701-222-6749).
How can Jurably help with recording in Burleigh?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Burleigh 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 Burleigh 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.