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Recording a Deed or Document in Adams County, IA
Adams County (population 3,704) records real-property documents through the Adams County Recorder (Jamie Stargell). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Adams County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Recorder (Jamie Stargell)
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee); $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant document)
- Mailing address
- 500 9th Street (500 Ninth Street), Corning, IA 50841
- Phone
- (641) 322-3744
- Checks payable to
- Adams County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; statewide Iowa Code §331.606B formatting standard requires first page 3-inch top margin reserved for recorder's use
Can you e-record in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adams County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Adams County Recorder (Jamie Stargell) at 500 9th Street (500 Ninth Street), Corning, IA 50841.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee); $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Adams County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Adams County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Adams County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams County?
The Adams County Recorder (Jamie Stargell) charges $7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee); $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant document), with checks payable to Adams County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Adams County?
Mail recordings to Adams County Recorder (Jamie Stargell): 500 9th Street (500 Ninth Street), Corning, IA 50841 ((641) 322-3744).
How can Jurably help with recording in Adams County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Adams County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Adams County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.