North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Stark, ND
Stark (population 34,013) records real-property documents through the Stark 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.
Stark recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stark County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $65.00 + $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per section after first 10; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional)
- Mailing address
- Stark County Recorder, PO Box 130, Dickinson, ND 58602 (office: 51 3rd St E, Suite 105, Dickinson, ND 58601)
- Phone
- 701-456-7645
- Checks payable to
- Stark County (Recorder)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet required, but 3-inch top margin required on page 1 (cover page permitted to satisfy this, title placed at least 3 inches from top); minimum 10-point font; 1-inch margin on other sides
Can you e-record in Stark?
Yes. Stark 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 Stark, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Stark 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 Stark County Recorder at Stark County Recorder, PO Box 130, Dickinson, ND 58602 (office: 51 3rd St E, Suite 105, Dickinson, ND 58601).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $65.00 + $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document number 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 Stark 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.
Stark recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stark?
The Stark County Recorder charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $65.00 + $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document number after first 10; $1.00 per section after first 10; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional), with checks payable to Stark County (Recorder). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stark?
Yes. Stark 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 Stark?
Mail recordings to Stark County Recorder: Stark County Recorder, PO Box 130, Dickinson, ND 58602 (office: 51 3rd St E, Suite 105, Dickinson, ND 58601) (701-456-7645).
Can Jurably record my document in Stark 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 Stark recorder in person.
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