North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ransom, ND
Ransom (population 5,617) records real-property documents through the Ransom County Recorder (Register of Deeds). 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.
Ransom recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ransom County Recorder (Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10; $1.00 per section after first 10; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional)
- Mailing address
- 204 5th Avenue West, P.O. Box 666, Lisbon, ND 58054
- Phone
- (701) 683-6115
- Checks payable to
- Ransom County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not specified on official page; statewide 3-inch top margin serves recorder's stamp area
Can you e-record in Ransom?
Yes. Ransom accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Ransom, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Ransom 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Ransom County Recorder (Register of Deeds) at 204 5th Avenue West, P.O. Box 666, Lisbon, ND 58054.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10; $1.00 per section after first 10; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional)).
- 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 Ransom 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.
Ransom recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ransom?
The Ransom County Recorder (Register of Deeds) charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 margin non-compliance fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10; $1.00 per section after first 10; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional), with checks payable to Ransom County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ransom?
Yes. Ransom accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Ransom?
Mail recordings to Ransom County Recorder (Register of Deeds): 204 5th Avenue West, P.O. Box 666, Lisbon, ND 58054 ((701) 683-6115).
Can Jurably record my document in Ransom 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 Ransom recorder in person.
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