North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wells, ND
Wells (population 3,729) records real-property documents through the Wells 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.
Wells recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wells County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages (excludes plats) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if less than 1-inch margin on one side of each page for barcode space; ND statewide statutory fees under NDCC 11-18-05)
- Mailing address
- 700 Railway Street N, Ste 125, Fessenden, ND 58438-7418
- Phone
- 701-547-3141
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet form, but statewide NDCC 11-18-05 requires a blank 3-inch margin across the top of page one for recording information (recorder adds a page and charges the additional-page fee if not provided)
Can you e-record in Wells?
Wells records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Wells, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Wells 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 by mail to Wells County Recorder at 700 Railway Street N, Ste 125, Fessenden, ND 58438-7418.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages (excludes plats) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if less than 1-inch margin on one side of each page for barcode space; ND statewide statutory fees under NDCC 11-18-05)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wells
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 Wells 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Wells recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wells?
The Wells County Recorder charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages (excludes plats) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee if less than 1-inch margin on one side of each page for barcode space; ND statewide statutory fees under NDCC 11-18-05). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wells?
Wells records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Wells?
Mail recordings to Wells County Recorder: 700 Railway Street N, Ste 125, Fessenden, ND 58438-7418 (701-547-3141).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wells?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wells 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 Wells recorder in person.
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Under contract in Wells? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.