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Recording a Deed or Document in Steele, ND
Steele (population 1,797) records real-property documents through the Steele County Clerk of District Court / 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.
Steele recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Steele County Clerk of District Court / County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10 (statewide ND schedule, NDCC 11-18-05))
- Mailing address
- Steele County Recorder, 201 Washington Ave W, 2nd Floor, PO Box 296, Finley, ND 58230-0296
- Phone
- 701-524-2152 (recorder) / 701-524-2110 (equalization); fax 701-524-1715
- Checks payable to
- Steele County (payable-to not explicitly published; presumed Steele County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly published online; presumed to follow statewide 3-inch top margin / 10-point Calibri font standard applied by ND recorders
Can you e-record in Steele?
Yes. Steele accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Steele, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Steele 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, or by mail to Steele County Clerk of District Court / County Recorder at Steele County Recorder, 201 Washington Ave W, 2nd Floor, PO Box 296, Finley, ND 58230-0296.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10 (statewide ND schedule, NDCC 11-18-05))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Steele
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 Steele 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.
Steele recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Steele?
The Steele County Clerk of District Court / County Recorder charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 (7-25 pages); $3.00/page over 25 pages add'l (+$10.00 no-margin fee; $3.00 per related document after first 10 (statewide ND schedule, NDCC 11-18-05)), with checks payable to Steele County (payable-to not explicitly published; presumed Steele County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Steele?
Yes. Steele accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Steele?
Mail recordings to Steele County Clerk of District Court / County Recorder: Steele County Recorder, 201 Washington Ave W, 2nd Floor, PO Box 296, Finley, ND 58230-0296 (701-524-2152 (recorder) / 701-524-2110 (equalization); fax 701-524-1715).
How can Jurably help with recording in Steele?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Steele 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 Steele recorder in person.
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Under contract in Steele? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.