North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pierce, ND
Pierce (population 3,838) records real-property documents through the Pierce 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.
Pierce recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pierce County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 flat (documents 1-6 pages) first / $65.00 flat (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming margin fee; $3.00 each related document after first 10; $1.00 each indexed section after first 10; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 each additional page)
- Mailing address
- 240 2nd St SE, Suite 10, Rugby, ND 58368-1897
- Phone
- (701) 776-5206 Ext 2105 (fax 701-776-5707)
- Checks payable to
- Pierce County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified - not specified on official pages
Can you e-record in Pierce?
Yes. Pierce 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 Pierce, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Pierce 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 Pierce County Recorder at 240 2nd St SE, Suite 10, Rugby, ND 58368-1897.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 flat (documents 1-6 pages) first / $65.00 flat (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming margin fee; $3.00 each related document after first 10; $1.00 each indexed section after first 10; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 each additional 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 Pierce 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.
Pierce recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pierce?
The Pierce County Recorder charges $20.00 flat (documents 1-6 pages) first / $65.00 flat (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming margin fee; $3.00 each related document after first 10; $1.00 each indexed section after first 10; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 each additional page), with checks payable to Pierce County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pierce?
Yes. Pierce 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 Pierce?
Mail recordings to Pierce County Recorder: 240 2nd St SE, Suite 10, Rugby, ND 58368-1897 ((701) 776-5206 Ext 2105 (fax 701-776-5707)).
Can Jurably record my document in Pierce 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 Pierce recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.