Ramsey County, Minnesota Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Ramsey County costs about $46 and a mortgage about $46 (flat $46.00 per document, regardless of page count), per the Ramsey County Recorder / Property Records and Election Services's fee schedule, effective 2026-01-27. Minnesota standardized recording fees to a flat $46 per document statewide (Minn. Stat. 357.18), confirmed against Ramsey County's own 2026-2027 Approved Fee Schedule ('Recording Document / Abstract Fees: $46.00'). Not a per-page fee.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $46 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $46 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
County transfer tax
Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund (ERF) surcharge: 0.01% of the price, paid by the seller. Minnesota transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Ramsey County?
$46 for the first page, about $46 for a typical deed, per the Ramsey County Recorder / Property Records and Election Services's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$46 for the first page, about $46 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Ramsey County Recorder / Property Records and Election Services fee schedule
- Ramsey County 2026-2027 Approved Fee Schedule (Environmental Response Fund Tax on Deeds/Mortgages)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Ramsey County closing costs → Ramsey County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Ramsey County overview