Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 508 — Registration Of Land
Section 508.82 — Registrar Of Titles' Fees.

Subdivision 1. Standard documents. The fees to be charged by the registrar of titles shall be and not exceed the following:
(1) of the fees provided herein, $1.50 of the fees collected under clauses (2), (3), (4), (11), (13), (15), (17), and (18) for filing or memorializing shall be paid to the state treasury pursuant to section 508.75 and credited to the general fund;
(2) for registering a first certificate of title, including issuing a copy of it, $46. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $10.50 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4; and
(iii) $25.50 shall be deposited in the county general fund;
(3) for registering each instrument transferring the fee simple title for which a new certificate of title is issued and for the registration of the new certificate of title, including a copy of it, $46. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4; and
(iii) $24 shall be deposited in the county general fund;
(4) for the entry of each memorial on a certificate, $46. For multiple certificate entries, $20 thereafter. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4;
(iii) $24 shall be deposited in the county general fund; and
(iv) $20 shall be deposited in the county general fund for each multiple entry used;
(5) for issuing each residue certificate and each additional new certificate, $40;
(6) for exchange certificates, $20 for each certificate canceled and $20 for each new certificate issued;
(7) for any certified copy of a certificate of title that states the date it is verified through, $10;
(8) for any certified copy of any instrument or writing on file or recorded in the registrar of titles' office, $10;
(9) for a noncertified copy of any certificate of title, other than the copies issued under clauses (2) and (3), any instrument or writing on file or recorded in the office of the registrar of titles, or any specified page or part of it, an amount as determined by the county board for each page or fraction of a page specified. If computer or microfilm printers are used to reproduce the instrument or writing, a like amount per image;
(10) for a noncertified copy of any document submitted for recording, if the original document is accompanied by a copy or duplicate original, $2. Upon receipt of the copy or duplicate original and payment of the fee, a registrar of titles shall return it marked "copy" or "duplicate," showing the recording date and, if available, the document number assigned to the original;
(11) for filing two copies of any plat, other than a CIC plat complying with section 515B.2-110, paragraph (c), in the office of the registrar, $56. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4; and
(iii) $34 shall be deposited in the county general fund;
(12) for any other service under this chapter, such fee as the court shall determine;
(13) for filing any document affecting two or more units in a condominium governed by chapter 515, $46 for the first certificate upon which the document is registered, and for multiple certificate entries, $20 for each additional certificate upon which the document is registered. For purposes of this paragraph, an amendment to the declaration of a condominium governed by chapter 515 and a related amendment to the condominium floor plans shall be considered a single document, and the filing fee shall be $56 for the first certificate upon which the document is registered, and for multiple certificate entries, $20 for each additional certificate upon which the document is registered. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4;
(iii) $24 shall be deposited in the county general fund for amendment to a declaration;
(iv) $20 shall be deposited in the county general fund for each multiple entry used; and
(v) $34 shall be deposited in the county general fund for an amended floor plan;
(14) for issuance of a CICCT pursuant to section 508.351, $40;
(15) for filing a common interest community declaration and a CIC plat complying with section 515B.2-110, paragraph (c); an amendment to a common interest community declaration and a related amendment to a CIC plat complying with section 515B.2-110, paragraph (c); or a supplemental declaration and a related supplemental CIC plat complying with section 515B.2-110, paragraph (c), each of which related documents shall be considered a single document, the filing fee shall be $56 for the first certificate upon which the document is registered, and for multiple certificate entries, $20 for each additional certificate upon which the document is registered. For filing any other document affecting two or more units in a common interest community, the filing fee shall be $46 for the first certificate upon which the document is registered, and for multiple certificate entries, $20 for each additional certificate upon which the document is registered. The same fees shall apply to filing any document affecting two or more units or other parcels subject to a master declaration. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4;
(iii) $24 shall be deposited in the county general fund for the filing of an amendment complying with section 515B.2-110, subsection (c);
(iv) $20 shall be deposited in the county general fund for each multiple entry used; and
(v) $34 shall be deposited in the county general fund for the filing of a condominium or CIC plat or amendment;
(16) for a copy of a condominium floor plan filed in accordance with chapter 515, or a copy of a common interest community plat complying with section 515B.2-110, subsection (c), the fee shall be $1 for each page of the floor plan or common interest community plat with a minimum fee of $10;
(17) for the filing of a certified copy of a plat of the survey pursuant to section 508.23 or 508.671, $46. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4; and
(iii) $24 shall be deposited in the county general fund;
(18) for filing a registered land survey in triplicate in accordance with section 508.47, subdivision 4, $56. Pursuant to clause (1), distribution of this fee is as follows:
(i) $12 shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the general fund;
(ii) $10 shall be deposited in the technology fund pursuant to section 357.18, subdivision 4; and
(iii) $34 shall be deposited in the county general fund; and
(19) for furnishing a certified copy of a registered land survey in accordance with section 508.47, subdivision 4, $15.
Subd. 1a. Fees for recording instruments with registrar of titles' office. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, and pursuant to section 357.182, the established fees pursuant to subdivision 1 shall be the fee charged in all counties for the specified service, other than Uniform Commercial Code documents and documents filed or recorded pursuant to sections 270C.63, subdivision 2, paragraph (c); 272.481 to 272.488; 277.20; and 386.77.
Subd. 2. Variance from standards. A document should conform to the standards in section 507.093, paragraph (a), but should not be rejected unless the document is not legible or cannot be archived. This subdivision applies only to documents dated after July 31, 1997, and does not apply to Minnesota uniform conveyancing blanks on file in the office of the commissioner of commerce provided for under section 507.09, certified copies, or any other form provided for under Minnesota Statutes.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests

Chapter 508 — Registration Of Land

Section 508.01 — Registration.

Section 508.02 — Registered Land; Same Incidents As Unregistered; No Adverse Possession.

Section 508.03 — Application.

Section 508.04 — Titles Which May Be Registered.

Section 508.05 — Application, How Signed And Verified.

Section 508.06 — Contents Of Application; Rights And Privileges Of Claimants.

Section 508.07 — Nonresident Applicant; Agent.

Section 508.08 — Application, Land Included.

Section 508.09 — Amendment.

Section 508.10 — Application To District Court; Powers Of Court.

Section 508.11 — Court Administrator; Filing, Recording; Certifying; Effect.

Section 508.12 — Examiners Of Titles.

Section 508.13 — References To Examiners; Powers; Reports.

Section 508.14 — Survey In Certain Counties.

Section 508.15 — Order For Summons; Parties Defendant.

Section 508.16 — Form Of Summons; Service On Various Parties; Publication.

Section 508.17 — Answer.

Section 508.18 — Guardian Ad Litem; When Appointed.

Section 508.19 — Decree On Default.

Section 508.20 — Trial; Reference.

Section 508.21 — Dismissal.

Section 508.22 — Decree Of Registration; Effect.

Section 508.23 — Contents Of Decree; Copy Filed.

Section 508.24 — Registration Runs With Land; Withdrawal.

Section 508.25 — Rights Of Person Holding Certificate Of Title.

Section 508.26 — Opening Decree.

Section 508.27 — Title Acquired Pending Proceeding.

Section 508.28 — Limitation Of Actions.

Section 508.29 — Appeals.

Section 508.30 — Registrar Of Titles.

Section 508.31 — Registrar's Bond.

Section 508.32 — Under Control Of Court; Affixing Seal.

Section 508.321 — Appeal From Registrar's Decisions.

Section 508.33 — Deputies.

Section 508.34 — Register Of Titles.

Section 508.349 — Official Signature Of Registrar Of Titles.

Section 508.35 — Form Of Certificate.

Section 508.351 — Common Interest Community Certificate.

Section 508.36 — Certificates And Copies As Evidence.

Section 508.37 — Tract Indexes, Reception Indexes.

Section 508.38 — Forms Of Records Adopted.

Section 508.381 — Official Records; Compilation, Maintenance, And Storage Of Information.

Section 508.39 — Notices After Registration; Service.

Section 508.40 — Copy Of Certificate Of Title To Be Furnished To Owner.

Section 508.421 — Exchange Certificate.

Section 508.43 — Certificate, Effective Date.

Section 508.46 — Plats Of Registered Land.

Section 508.47 — Registered Lands; Transfer, Surveys.

Section 508.48 — Instruments Affecting Title Filed With Registrar; Notice.

Section 508.49 — Interest Less Than Fee; Noticed By Memorial.

Section 508.491 — Transfer Statement For Contract For Deed.

Section 508.50 — Instruments To Have Name And Address.

Section 508.51 — Voluntary Instrument.

Section 508.52 — Conveyance; Cancellation Of Old And Issuance Of New Certificate.

Section 508.53 — Transfer And Payment Of Taxes.

Section 508.54 — Mortgage.

Section 508.55 — Registration Of Mortgage; Memorial Entered On Certificate Of Title.

Section 508.555 — Mortgage Securing Revolving Line Of Credit; Notice.

Section 508.56 — Assignment And Discharge Of Mortgage.

Section 508.57 — Foreclosure; Notice.

Section 508.58 — Registration After Foreclosure; New Certificate.

Section 508.59 — Registration Of Judgment Or Final Decree.

Section 508.60 — Leases.

Section 508.61 — Trust, Other Limited Deeds; New Trustee; Corporate Dissolution.

Section 508.62 — Trustee's Conveyance.

Section 508.63 — Registration Of Instruments Creating Liens; Judgments.

Section 508.64 — Attachments; Liens.

Section 508.65 — Plaintiff's Attorney; Name And Address Endorsed; Notice.

Section 508.66 — Officer's Certificate For Registrar To Cancel; Lis Pendens.

Section 508.67 — Acquiring Title By Action; New Certificate.

Section 508.671 — Determination Of Boundaries.

Section 508.68 — Death Of Owner; Issuance Of New Certificates.

Section 508.69 — Jurisdiction Of Court Not Impaired.

Section 508.70 — How To Claim An Unregistered Interest After Registration.

Section 508.71 — Alterations; Court, Examiner's Order; New Certificates.

Section 508.72 — Agency; Power To Be Registered.

Section 508.73 — Eminent Domain; Reversion; Vacation; New Certificate.

Section 508.75 — Investment.

Section 508.76 — Registrar's Liability.

Section 508.77 — Parties Defendant; Judgment; Execution.

Section 508.78 — Liability Of Fund.

Section 508.79 — Limitation Of Action.

Section 508.80 — Fraudulent Instrument Or Entry; Penalty.

Section 508.81 — Court Administrator's Fees; Publication And Service Costs.

Section 508.82 — Registrar Of Titles' Fees.

Section 508.836 — Disposal Of Certain Affidavits.

Section 508.84 — Instruments Of Encumbrance; Disposal.