North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Nelson, ND
Nelson (population 2,963) records real-property documents through the Nelson 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.
Nelson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Nelson 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 (statewide ND standard fee schedule; not independently confirmed on a Nelson-specific fee page))
- Mailing address
- Nelson County Recorder, 210 B Ave W, Suite 203, Lakota, ND 58344-7410
- Phone
- (701) 247-2433
- Checks payable to
- Nelson County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; top 3-inch blank margin required on first page (standard ND recording requirement); not independently confirmed on a Nelson-specific page
Can you e-record in Nelson?
Yes. Nelson 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 Nelson, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Nelson 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 Nelson County Recorder at Nelson County Recorder, 210 B Ave W, Suite 203, Lakota, ND 58344-7410.
- 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 (statewide ND standard fee schedule; not independently confirmed on a Nelson-specific fee page))).
- 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 Nelson 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.
Nelson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Nelson?
The Nelson 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 (statewide ND standard fee schedule; not independently confirmed on a Nelson-specific fee page)), with checks payable to Nelson County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Nelson?
Yes. Nelson 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 Nelson?
Mail recordings to Nelson County Recorder: Nelson County Recorder, 210 B Ave W, Suite 203, Lakota, ND 58344-7410 ((701) 247-2433).
Can Jurably record my document in Nelson 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 Nelson recorder in person.
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