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Recording a Deed or Document in Morton, ND
Morton (population 34,601) records real-property documents through the Morton 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.
Morton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Morton 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; $3.00 per related document after first 10 listed; $1.00 per section after first 10 listed sections)
- Mailing address
- Morton County Recorder, County Courthouse, 210 2nd Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554
- Phone
- 701-667-3306 (fax 701-667-3380)
- Checks payable to
- Morton County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; top 3-inch blank margin required on first page per Pre-Recording Checklist; sections listed individually
Can you e-record in Morton?
Yes. Morton 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 Morton, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Morton 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 Morton County Recorder's Office at Morton County Recorder, County Courthouse, 210 2nd Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554.
- 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 Morton
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 Morton 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.
Morton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Morton?
The Morton 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; $3.00 per related document after first 10 listed; $1.00 per section after first 10 listed sections), with checks payable to Morton County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Morton?
Yes. Morton 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 Morton?
Mail recordings to Morton County Recorder's Office: Morton County Recorder, County Courthouse, 210 2nd Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554 (701-667-3306 (fax 701-667-3380)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Morton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Morton 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 Morton 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.