North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Foster, ND
Foster (population 3,212) records real-property documents through the Foster 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.
Foster recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Foster County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1in margin (statewide ND schedule; not itemized on county page))
- Mailing address
- PO Box 76, Carrington, ND 58421 (physical: 1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421)
- Phone
- (701) 652-2491
- Checks payable to
- Foster County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not detailed on official site; statewide 3in top-margin standard likely applies - confirm with office
Can you e-record in Foster?
Yes. Foster 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 Foster, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Foster 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 Foster County Recorder at PO Box 76, Carrington, ND 58421 (physical: 1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1in margin (statewide ND schedule; not itemized on county page))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Foster
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 Foster 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.
Foster recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Foster?
The Foster County Recorder charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1in margin (statewide ND schedule; not itemized on county page)), with checks payable to Foster County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Foster?
Yes. Foster 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 Foster?
Mail recordings to Foster County Recorder: PO Box 76, Carrington, ND 58421 (physical: 1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421) ((701) 652-2491).
How can Jurably help with recording in Foster?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Foster 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 Foster recorder in person.
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Under contract in Foster? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.