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Recording a Deed or Document in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County (population 20,823) records real-property documents through the Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Buena Vista 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
- 215 E. 5th St., P.O. Box 454 (or P.O. Box 148 per courthouse listing), Storm Lake, IA 50588
- Phone
- (712) 749-2539 (recorder); general courthouse 712-749-2543
- Checks payable to
- Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County?
Yes. Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County Recorder at 215 E. 5th St., P.O. Box 454 (or P.O. Box 148 per courthouse listing), Storm Lake, IA 50588.
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Buena Vista County?
The Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Buena Vista County?
Yes. Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County?
Mail recordings to Buena Vista County Recorder: 215 E. 5th St., P.O. Box 454 (or P.O. Box 148 per courthouse listing), Storm Lake, IA 50588 ((712) 749-2539 (recorder); general courthouse 712-749-2543).
Can Jurably record my document in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County recorder in person.
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