Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Boone County, IA
Boone County (population 26,715) records real-property documents through the Boone 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.
Boone County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Boone County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel for deeds, max $50 per document; $7.00 per transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-standard/non-conforming fee)
- Mailing address
- 201 State St., Boone, IA 50036
- Phone
- (515) 433-0514
- Checks payable to
- Boone County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Required if page 1 lacks statutory 3-inch top margin (statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/606B); other margins min 3/4 inch, min 10-point text
Can you e-record in Boone County?
Yes. Boone 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 Boone County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Boone 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Boone County Recorder at 201 State St., Boone, IA 50036.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel for deeds, max $50 per document; $7.00 per transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-standard/non-conforming fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Boone 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 Boone 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.
Boone County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Boone County?
The Boone County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block/parcel for deeds, max $50 per document; $7.00 per transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-standard/non-conforming fee), with checks payable to Boone County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Boone County?
Yes. Boone 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 Boone County?
Mail recordings to Boone County Recorder: 201 State St., Boone, IA 50036 ((515) 433-0514).
How can Jurably help with recording in Boone County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Boone 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 Boone County recorder in person.
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