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.
How Jurably helps in Pierce
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 Pierce 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pierce?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pierce 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 Pierce recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pierce? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.