North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cass, ND
Cass (population 201,794) records real-property documents through the Cass 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.
Cass recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cass County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 for documents 1-6 pages (excluding Plats) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages (excluding Plats); $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 2806, Fargo, ND 58108-2806 (physical: Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103)
- Phone
- 701-241-5600 (Recorder main line - confirm via Cass County contact directory at https://www.casscountynd.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/51/318)
- Checks payable to
- Cass County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: 3-inch margin/blank space across top of first page for recording info; 10-point Calibri or larger font unless government-issued form; 1-inch margin on one side of each page or $10 fee
Can you e-record in Cass?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Cass 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 Cass County Recorder at PO Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108-2806 (physical: Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 for documents 1-6 pages (excluding Plats) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages (excluding Plats); $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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Cass 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.
Cass recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cass?
The Cass County Recorder charges $20.00 for documents 1-6 pages (excluding Plats) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages (excluding Plats); $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 Cass County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cass?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass?
Mail recordings to Cass County Recorder: PO Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108-2806 (physical: Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103) (701-241-5600 (Recorder main line - confirm via Cass County contact directory at https://www.casscountynd.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/51/318)).
Can Jurably record my document in Cass 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 Cass recorder in person.
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