Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County (population 20,565) records real-property documents through the Buchanan 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.
Buchanan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Buchanan 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 for deeds, max $50; $7.00 per transaction for multi-transaction documents; $10 non-conforming document fee)
- Mailing address
- 210 5th Ave NE - 1st Floor, Independence, IA 50644
- Phone
- (319) 334-4259
- Checks payable to
- Buchanan 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
Can you e-record in Buchanan County?
Yes. Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Buchanan 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 Buchanan County Recorder at 210 5th Ave NE - 1st Floor, Independence, IA 50644.
- 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 for deeds, max $50; $7.00 per transaction for multi-transaction documents; $10 non-conforming document fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Buchanan 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 Buchanan 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.
Buchanan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Buchanan County?
The Buchanan County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block for deeds, max $50; $7.00 per transaction for multi-transaction documents; $10 non-conforming document fee), with checks payable to Buchanan County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Buchanan County?
Yes. Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
Mail recordings to Buchanan County Recorder: 210 5th Ave NE - 1st Floor, Independence, IA 50644 ((319) 334-4259).
How can Jurably help with recording in Buchanan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County recorder in person.
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