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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Wells standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Wells for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Wells recorder in person.
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