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There are 2 real estate recording systems in Minnesota: Abstract and Torrens. With the "abstract system" an abstract is evidence of title. In the "Torrens system" the certificate of title is the title. There are different requirements for recording the documents in each system.
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Abstract
Abstract title property is the most common form of title found in the United States. An Abstract of Title is a summarized history of all recorded documents relating to a particular tract of land affecting the title. It begins with a legal description of land covered by the abstract and then shows the original patent and all subsequent recorded documents.
Abstract recording fees are governed by Minnesota Statues Section 357.18.
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Abstract
Abstract title property is the most common form of title found in the United States. An Abstract of Title is a summarized history of all recorded documents relating to a particular tract of land affecting the title. It begins with a legal description of land covered by the abstract and then shows the original patent and all subsequent recorded documents.
Abstract recording fees are governed by Minnesota Statues Section 357.18.
Abstract Recording Fees
| Type of Abstract Recording Item |
Fee |
|---|---|
Record Documents |
$46 for each document |
Multiple Filing of Satisfactions, Partial Releases, and Assignments |
Additional $10 per document cited after 4 |
Certified Copies of Documents |
$10 |
Real Estate Document Copies |
$1 per page |
Attested Copies |
$2 |
Plat Filing |
$56 |
Real Estate Lien Search* |
$10 per name or parcel |
Well Certificates |
$50** |
Return Check Charge |
$30 |
*There are no licensed abstractors employed in our office. No searches performed by members of the recording staff are certified searches.
**For all deeds with a State Deed Tax over $1.65, you must disclose whether or not there is a well on the property. For information pertaining to well certificates, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website.
Torrens
Torrens title property is property in which the title is under the supervision of the District Court. Under the supervision of the court, the Registrar of Titles issues an original certificate of title, which is kept in the office of the Registrar. The owner of the property receives a copy of this certificate.
Torrens recording Feeds are governed by Minnesota Statutes Section 508.82.
**For all deeds with a State Deed Tax over $1.65, you must disclose whether or not there is a well on the property. For information pertaining to well certificates, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website.
Torrens
Torrens title property is property in which the title is under the supervision of the District Court. Under the supervision of the court, the Registrar of Titles issues an original certificate of title, which is kept in the office of the Registrar. The owner of the property receives a copy of this certificate.
Torrens recording Feeds are governed by Minnesota Statutes Section 508.82.
Torrens Recording Fees
Type of Torrens Recording Item |
Fee |
|---|---|
Document Transferring a Certificate |
$46 |
Entry of Memorial |
$46 |
Multiple Certificates Entered Thereafter |
$20 |
Exchange Certificates |
$20 for each certificate canceled and $20 for each new certificate issued |
Certified Copies of Documents |
$10 |
Real Estate Document Copies |
$1 per page |
Attested Copies |
$2 |
Plat/Registered Land Survey |
$56 |
Real Estate Lien Search |
$10 per name or parcel |
Well Certificates |
$50* |
Return Check Charge |
$30 |
*For all deeds with a State Deed Tax over $1.65, you must disclose whether or not there is a well on the property. For information pertaining to well certificates, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website.