North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McKenzie, ND
McKenzie (population 15,192) records real-property documents through the McKenzie 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.
McKenzie recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McKenzie 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 (per McKenzie County Recorder Fee Schedule))
- Mailing address
- McKenzie County Recorder, McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th St. NW, Ste. 523, Watford City, ND 58854
- Phone
- (701) 444-3616 ext. 4 (fax (701) 444-3902)
- Checks payable to
- McKenzie County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; top 3-inch blank margin required on first page for recorder stamp; sections must be listed individually (no paragraph-style legal descriptions)
Can you e-record in McKenzie?
Yes. McKenzie 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 McKenzie, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets McKenzie 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 McKenzie County Recorder at McKenzie County Recorder, McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th St. NW, Ste. 523, Watford City, ND 58854.
- 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 (per McKenzie County Recorder Fee Schedule))).
- 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 McKenzie 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.
McKenzie recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McKenzie?
The McKenzie 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 (per McKenzie County Recorder Fee Schedule)), with checks payable to McKenzie County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McKenzie?
Yes. McKenzie 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 McKenzie?
Mail recordings to McKenzie County Recorder: McKenzie County Recorder, McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th St. NW, Ste. 523, Watford City, ND 58854 ((701) 444-3616 ext. 4 (fax (701) 444-3902)).
Can Jurably record my document in McKenzie 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 McKenzie recorder in person.
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