Wells County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

Last validated September 1, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Wells County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bowdon, Cathay, Chaseley, Fessenden, Harvey, Hurdsfield, Sykeston.

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Wells County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

Wells County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

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

Document last validated 8/3/2026
Wells County Guidelines for Certificate of Discharge

Wells County Guidelines for Certificate of Discharge

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/1/2026
Wells County Completed Example of the Certificate of Discharge Document

Wells County Completed Example of the Certificate of Discharge Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/31/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Wells County Recorder

Address:
700 RailwaySt N, #125
Fessenden, North Dakota 58438

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 12:30 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (701) 547-3141

Recording Tips for Wells County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wells County

Properties in any of these areas use Wells County forms:

  • Bowdon
  • Cathay
  • Chaseley
  • Fessenden
  • Harvey
  • Hurdsfield
  • Sykeston

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wells County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Wells 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 Wells County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Wells County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Wells 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Wells County?

Recording fees in Wells County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 547-3141 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Use this form to discharge a previously recorded mortgage of record. (The certificate of discharge must contain a brief description of the mortgage and must state that the mortgage has been paid in full or otherwise satisfied and discharged and that the officer is authorized to discharge the mortgage of record.) (The mortgagee)/lender (shall present the certificate of discharge to the recorder for recording in the county in which the property is located within thirty days after the certificate of discharge is signed. The mortgagee may add the amount of the recording fee to the balance of the debt paid by the mortgagor.) This form can be (signed by the mortgagee, the mortgagee's executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, assigns, personal representatives, or special administrators appointed for that purpose, properly acknowledged or proved and certified as prescribed by chapter 47-19.) (35-03-16. Satisfaction of mortgage.)

(North Dakota Discharge of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in North Dakota only.

Important: Your property must be located in Wells County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Wells County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Wells County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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