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Otter Tail County Correction Deed Form

Otter Tail County Corrective Deed Form

Otter Tail County Corrective Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/21/2025
Otter Tail County Correction Deed Guide

Otter Tail County Correction Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Otter Tail County Completed Example of the Corrective Deed Document

Otter Tail County Completed Example of the Corrective Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/7/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Otter Tail County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Otter Tail County Recorder
Address:
Government Services Center - 565 Fir Ave West
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (218) 998-8140

Recording Tips for Otter Tail County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Otter Tail County

Properties in any of these areas use Otter Tail County forms:

  • Battle Lake
  • Bluffton
  • Clitherall
  • Dalton
  • Deer Creek
  • Dent
  • Elizabeth
  • Erhard
  • Fergus Falls
  • Henning
  • New York Mills
  • Ottertail
  • Parkers Prairie
  • Pelican Rapids
  • Perham
  • Richville
  • Underwood
  • Vergas
  • Vining

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Otter Tail County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Otter Tail County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Otter Tail County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Otter Tail County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Otter Tail County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Otter Tail County?

Recording fees in Otter Tail County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (218) 998-8140 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Use the corrective deed to amend a previously recorded deed of conveyance with an error that could affect the title.

In Minnesota, there are two options for correcting a deed, re-recording the corrected original deed and recording a newly drafted corrective deed. When re-recording the original deed, make corrections directly on the document, but keep in mind that legal documents cannot be altered with strikeout, whiteout, line through or correction tape. Check with the county's recording office before choosing this option to verify local requirements regarding title pages, required attachments and how to handle the correcting itself.

A re-recorded document must be re-signed by the original parties and re-acknowledged and contain a correction statement that gives the reason for the re-recording and refers to the prior recording. Keep in mind that adding extra pages for the various required statements and the signatures will increase the overall page count of the re-recording, which may affect recording fees.

The easiest and cleanest option is to record a new corrective deed, which mostly restates the prior deed, but also contains the reason for the correction, reference to the prior deed by date, recording number and title, as well as the actual corrected information. By restating all the information from the earlier deed, the new deed corrects and confirms the previously recorded deed, which remains on record.

Take advantage of the statutorily defined right to have a corrective instrument inspected by the county attorney, who, "on finding that such deed is given for the purpose of correcting a defect in the title, or on account of a technical error in a prior conveyance," will certify those findings so that the deed can be recorded even if "there are unpaid taxes or assessments upon such land." (Minn. Stat. 272.15) As far as deed tax is concerned, corrective deeds in Minnesota are generally subject to minimum deed tax. Contact the county recorder or review the county website to ensure that the correct amount is included and sent to the required location.

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Important: Your property must be located in Otter Tail County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Correction Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Otter Tail County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Otter Tail County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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