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Recording a Deed or Document in Bremer County, IA
Bremer County (population 24,988) records real-property documents through the Bremer 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.
Bremer County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bremer County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts, max $50; $7.00 per notation for multi-instrument mortgage releases/assignments; $6.00 federal tax lien certificate; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification)
- Mailing address
- 415 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677
- Phone
- (319) 352-0401 (recorder office line; general county 319-352-0340)
- Checks payable to
- Bremer 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); document must not exceed 8.5 x 14.5 inches
Can you e-record in Bremer County?
Yes. Bremer 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 Bremer County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Bremer 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 Bremer County Recorder at 415 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts, max $50; $7.00 per notation for multi-instrument mortgage releases/assignments; $6.00 federal tax lien certificate; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification)).
- 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 Bremer 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.
Bremer County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bremer County?
The Bremer County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts, max $50; $7.00 per notation for multi-instrument mortgage releases/assignments; $6.00 federal tax lien certificate; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification), with checks payable to Bremer County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bremer County?
Yes. Bremer 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 Bremer County?
Mail recordings to Bremer County Recorder: 415 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677 ((319) 352-0401 (recorder office line; general county 319-352-0340)).
Can Jurably record my document in Bremer 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 Bremer County recorder in person.
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