Minnesota § 508.50 - INSTRUMENTS TO HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 508.50 — INSTRUMENTS TO HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 508.50. INSTRUMENTS TO HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS
Every deed or other voluntary instrument which is presented for registration shall contain or have endorsed upon it the full name and post office address of the grantee, or other person, who acquires or claims an interest under the instrument. All names and addresses shall also be entered upon the certificates of title. Any change in the post office address of the person shall be memorialized on the certificate of title upon the filing of an affidavit from the person of the change. This section does not apply to a transfer on death deed or clearance certificate under section 507.071.
History:
(8296) RL s 3418; 1905 c 305 s 48; 1983 c 92 s 15; 2009 c 30 art 1 s 5
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 508.50
What does Minnesota Statutes § 508.50 cover?
Section 508.50 ("INSTRUMENTS TO HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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