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