North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ward, ND
Ward (population 68,233) records real-property documents through the Ward 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.
Ward recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ward 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 number after first 10)
- Mailing address
- Ward County Recorder, PO Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702 (office: 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701)
- Phone
- 701-857-6413
- Checks payable to
- Ward County (presumed; not explicitly published)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: 3-inch top margin required on first page; minimum 10-point Calibri font; 1-inch margin on top, bottom, left, or right side; all documents must be original or certified copy, dates filled in, original notarization
Can you e-record in Ward?
Yes. Ward 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 Ward, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Ward 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 Ward County Recorder at Ward County Recorder, PO Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702 (office: 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701).
- 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 number after first 10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ward
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 Ward 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.
Ward recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ward?
The Ward 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 number after first 10), with checks payable to Ward County (presumed; not explicitly published). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ward?
Yes. Ward 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 Ward?
Mail recordings to Ward County Recorder: Ward County Recorder, PO Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702 (office: 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701) (701-857-6413).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ward?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ward 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 Ward recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.