Recorder                                                                                                                             

The current McLean County Recorder is Beth A Knutson of Washburn. Knutson was appointed to a 11-month position effective February 1, 2012. She will run for election to fill the remainder of previous Recorder's term in 2012. The Recorder acts as a custodian of all land records in the county and must process a large variety of instruments. The documents include all varieties of deeds, instruments of conveyance, probate instruments, mortgages/mechanics liens and other lien-type instruments, easements involving utility companies and highway rights-of-way, oil and gas, coal, gravel and farm lease, contracts for deeds, satisfactions/releases of mortgages, affidavits and many other documents. Up until August of 2001 the Recorder was known as the Register of Deeds.

Knutson is a member of the State Recorders Association. The Recorder staff includes: Deputy Heidi Anderson, Clerk Pandora Hummel and Data Entry Clerk Nancy Kennedy. The Recorder's office may be contacted by calling (701)462-8541 Ext. 225. The e-mail address is: baknutson@nd.gov and the office fax number is (701) 462-3633.

Online access to the McLean County Recorder’s land records is available through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN).  NDRIN is a subscription service and is available for $25.00/month.  McLean County’s records are available online from January 1, 1997 to present. Currently 42 of North Dakota’s 53 counties are publishing data to the NDRIN internet website, with varying years of information.  In 2008, the NDRIN subscriber list had climbed to over 600. For further information log on to www.ndrin.com or call 701-364-1280 (High Plains Technology, 1351 Page Dr. #106, Fargo, ND 58103).

F.Y.I. September 1, 2010: ND County Recorders win National Award 

ND County Recorders entered their informational website NDRIN in the Land Records Best Practices division at the National Conference for County Recorders. NDRIN Chairman Sheila Dalen says “Our Association is thrilled to have been awarded the Land Records Best Practice Award this year in Reno at the annual National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials & Clerks (NACRC) conference.  Recorders have put many hours into developing the North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) and are truly proud of what we have achieved. Being recognized at the National level is truly an honor”.  The Best Practice Awards are given to counties and states who have implemented outstanding programs or processes which aid our local constituents and County Government. 

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