Stark County Recorder

Recorder’s Office Functions

Land Record Manager

The Recorder’s Office maintains permanent public records for all land‑related documents. These include deeds, mortgages, bills of sale, liens, judgments, and other filings. These records help confirm property ownership and support both lenders and property owners.

Who We Serve

People use Recorder’s Office records for many purposes, including:

• Preparing abstracts and legal instruments
• Conducting land appraisals
• Locating property boundaries and drawing plats
• Researching genealogy and local history
• Preparing mineral leases
• Providing courtroom documentation

County officials cannot prepare legal documents. Please contact a licensed attorney for those services.

Duties Under North Dakota Century Code (NDCC 11‑18‑01)

Real Estate Records

1. Keep a complete and accurate record of all documents required by law.
2. Mark each instrument with the date and exact time it is filed.
3. After recording, assign a document number and repeat the date and time on the instrument.

Additional Duties

• Safekeeping of maps, plats, and auditor lots
• Managing off‑site storage
• Will deposits
• Filing burial permits
• Storing election ballots
• Filing Corner Recordation's

Mission Statement

The mission of the Stark County Recorder’s Office is to record, preserve, and provide convenient access to public records, while offering courteous, efficient, and professional customer service.