North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McIntosh, ND
McIntosh (population 2,451) records real-property documents through the McIntosh 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.
McIntosh recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McIntosh County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages, excluding plats) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1 inch margin on one side of each page; $3.00 per related document after first 10 listed; $1.00 per section after first 10 listed sections)
- Mailing address
- McIntosh County Recorder, PO Box 179, Ashley, ND 58413 (street: 112 1st Street NE, Ashley, ND 58413)
- Phone
- 701-288-5150 (fax 701-288-3671)
- Checks payable to
- McIntosh County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No standard state-mandated cover sheet, but top 3 inches of first page must be blank/free of markings for recorder use; run-on/paragraph-style legal descriptions rejected — sections must be listed individually
Can you e-record in McIntosh?
Yes. McIntosh 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 McIntosh, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets McIntosh 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 McIntosh County Recorder at McIntosh County Recorder, PO Box 179, Ashley, ND 58413 (street: 112 1st Street NE, Ashley, ND 58413).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages, excluding plats) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1 inch margin on one side of each page; $3.00 per related document after first 10 listed; $1.00 per section after first 10 listed sections)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McIntosh
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 McIntosh 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.
McIntosh recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McIntosh?
The McIntosh County Recorder charges $20.00 (1-6 pages, excluding plats) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if <1 inch margin on one side of each page; $3.00 per related document after first 10 listed; $1.00 per section after first 10 listed sections), with checks payable to McIntosh County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McIntosh?
Yes. McIntosh 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 McIntosh?
Mail recordings to McIntosh County Recorder: McIntosh County Recorder, PO Box 179, Ashley, ND 58413 (street: 112 1st Street NE, Ashley, ND 58413) (701-288-5150 (fax 701-288-3671)).
How can Jurably help with recording in McIntosh?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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.