Billings County, North Dakota
E-Recording EligibleBillings County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the County Recorder in Medora.
Billings County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 1,063
- County seat
- Medora
- Recording office
- County Recorder
- FIPS code
- 38007
Yes — Billings County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the County Recorder's office in Medora through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.
Billings County is home to about 1,063 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 52nd by population among the 53 North Dakota jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 13.8% since 2020.
North Dakota real estate documents are recorded with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located.
For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Does Billings County accept electronic recording?
Yes. Billings County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.
Who records deeds in Billings County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Recorder, located in Medora (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Billings County?
Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in North Dakota, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.
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 Billings County every day.
Title & escrow companies
Close remotely and record in Billings County the same day: RON-notarized closing packages go straight from signing to e-recording — no courier, no mail-back.
Notaron for title companies →Lenders & loan servicing
Fund faster in Billings County: e-recordable mortgages, deeds of trust, and satisfactions notarized online cut days off recording turnaround and reduce rejection risk.
Notaron for lenders →Law firms & attorneys
Deeds, POAs, and estate documents for Billings County clients can be notarized on video and e-recorded without the client ever leaving home.
Notaron for law firms →Notarize online and e-record in Billings County
Connect with a licensed notary on video 24/7 — $25 per session, and your notarized documents are ready for electronic recording.
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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.