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Recording a Deed or Document in Audubon County, IA

Audubon County (population 5,674) records real-property documents through the Audubon County Recorder. 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.

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Audubon County recording — the essentials

Recording office
Audubon County Recorder
Recording fee
$7.00 first page (statutory Iowa base fee: $5 recording + $1 preservation + $1 e-commerce) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel transferred (deeds), max $50 per document; $10 non-conforming/non-standard document fee)
Mailing address
318 Leroy St #7, Audubon, IA 50025
Phone
(712) 563-2119
Checks payable to
Audubon County Recorder
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm

Formatting note: Yes if first page lacks statutory 3-inch top margin (Iowa Code 331.606A/606B, statewide) — cover/adhesive sheet required; other margins min 3/4 inch, text min 10-point, max 16 characters/inch

Can you e-record in Audubon County?

Yes. Audubon County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in Audubon County, Iowa

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Audubon County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Audubon County Recorder at 318 Leroy St #7, Audubon, IA 50025.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page (statutory Iowa base fee: $5 recording + $1 preservation + $1 e-commerce) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel transferred (deeds), max $50 per document; $10 non-conforming/non-standard document fee)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Audubon 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 Audubon 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.

Audubon County recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Audubon County?

The Audubon County Recorder charges $7.00 first page (statutory Iowa base fee: $5 recording + $1 preservation + $1 e-commerce) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel transferred (deeds), max $50 per document; $10 non-conforming/non-standard document fee), with checks payable to Audubon County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Audubon County?

Yes. Audubon County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Audubon County?

Mail recordings to Audubon County Recorder: 318 Leroy St #7, Audubon, IA 50025 ((712) 563-2119).

How can Jurably help with recording in Audubon County?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Audubon 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 Audubon County recorder in person.

Under contract in Audubon County? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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