North Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Williams, ND
Williams (population 41,767) records real-property documents through the Williams County Recorder's Office. 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.
Williams recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Williams County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages; Corner Records $10/filing; Plats $20 (1-20 lots) or $50 (21+ lots) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee for insufficient side margin; $3.00 each additional related-document reference after first 10; $1.00 each additional section reference after first 10)
- Mailing address
- Attn: Recorder's Office, P.O. Box 2047, Williston, ND 58802-2047 (physical: 206 E Broadway, 1st Floor, Williston, ND 58801)
- Phone
- (701) 577-4540
- Checks payable to
- unverified (recording is by mail, in person, or e-recording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Optional cover page allowed with document title positioned at least 3 inches from top; statewide 3-inch top margin required on first page per NDCC 11-18-05
Can you e-record in Williams?
Yes. Williams 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 Williams, North Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Williams 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 Williams County Recorder's Office at Attn: Recorder's Office, P.O. Box 2047, Williston, ND 58802-2047 (physical: 206 E Broadway, 1st Floor, Williston, ND 58801).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages; Corner Records $10/filing; Plats $20 (1-20 lots) or $50 (21+ lots) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee for insufficient side margin; $3.00 each additional related-document reference after first 10; $1.00 each additional section reference after first 10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Williams
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 Williams 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.
Williams recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Williams?
The Williams County Recorder's Office charges $20.00 (1-6 pages) first / $65.00 for 7-25 pages; $3.00/page over 25 pages; Corner Records $10/filing; Plats $20 (1-20 lots) or $50 (21+ lots) add'l (+$10.00 margin fee for insufficient side margin; $3.00 each additional related-document reference after first 10; $1.00 each additional section reference after first 10), with checks payable to unverified (recording is by mail, in person, or e-recording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Williams?
Yes. Williams 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 Williams?
Mail recordings to Williams County Recorder's Office: Attn: Recorder's Office, P.O. Box 2047, Williston, ND 58802-2047 (physical: 206 E Broadway, 1st Floor, Williston, ND 58801) ((701) 577-4540).
How can Jurably help with recording in Williams?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Williams 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 Williams 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.