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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Adams County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Adams County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Adams County recorder in person.
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