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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to McLean 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.
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)).
Can Jurably record my document in McLean 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 McLean recorder in person.
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