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Recording a Deed or Document in Appanoose County, IA
Appanoose County (population 12,317) records real-property documents through the Appanoose County Recorder (Maegan Messamaker). 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.
Appanoose County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Appanoose County Recorder (Maegan Messamaker)
- 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); $10 penalty per noncompliant document)
- Mailing address
- 201 N 12th St, Centerville, IA 52544 (Appanoose County Courthouse)
- Phone
- (641) 856-6103
- Checks payable to
- Appanoose 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 Appanoose County?
Yes. Appanoose 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 Appanoose County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Appanoose 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 Appanoose County Recorder (Maegan Messamaker) at 201 N 12th St, Centerville, IA 52544 (Appanoose County Courthouse).
- 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); $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 Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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.
Appanoose County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Appanoose County?
The Appanoose County Recorder (Maegan Messamaker) 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); $10 penalty per noncompliant document), with checks payable to Appanoose County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Appanoose County?
Yes. Appanoose 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 Appanoose County?
Mail recordings to Appanoose County Recorder (Maegan Messamaker): 201 N 12th St, Centerville, IA 52544 (Appanoose County Courthouse) ((641) 856-6103).
How can Jurably help with recording in Appanoose County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County recorder in person.
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