North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McLean, ND
McLean (population 9,740) records real-property documents through the McLean County Recorder's Office. 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.
McLean recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McLean County Recorder's Office
- 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; per McLean County Recording Requirements PDF)
- Mailing address
- McLean County Recorder, PO Box 1108, Washburn, ND 58577 (street: 712 5th Avenue NE, Washburn, ND 58577)
- Phone
- (701) 462-8826 (fax (701) 462-3542)
- Checks payable to
- McLean County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; top 3-inch blank margin required on first page; deed must be stamped by County Auditor prior to recording
Can you e-record in McLean?
Yes. McLean 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 McLean, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets McLean 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 McLean County Recorder's Office at McLean County Recorder, PO Box 1108, Washburn, ND 58577 (street: 712 5th Avenue NE, Washburn, ND 58577).
- 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; per McLean County Recording Requirements PDF)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McLean
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 McLean 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.
McLean recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McLean?
The McLean County Recorder's Office 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; per McLean County Recording Requirements PDF), with checks payable to McLean County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McLean?
Yes. McLean 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 McLean?
Mail recordings to McLean County Recorder's Office: McLean County Recorder, PO Box 1108, Washburn, ND 58577 (street: 712 5th Avenue NE, Washburn, ND 58577) ((701) 462-8826 (fax (701) 462-3542)).
How can Jurably help with recording in McLean?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McLean 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 McLean recorder in person.
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Under contract in McLean? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.