Benson County, North Dakota
Not EligibleBenson County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the County Recorder in Minnewaukan.
Benson County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 5,756
- County seat
- Minnewaukan
- Recording office
- County Recorder
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $147,000
- FIPS code
- 38005
Reach the recording office in Benson County
The County Recorder handles real estate recording in Benson County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit bensoncountynd.comOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Benson County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the County Recorder's office in Minnewaukan, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Benson County is home to about 5,756 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 21st by population among the 53 North Dakota jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 3.1% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $147,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
North Dakota real estate documents are recorded with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in North Dakota. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Benson County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Benson County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Benson County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Recorder, located in Minnewaukan (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Benson County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in North Dakota — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Benson County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.