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Recording a Deed or Document in Butler County, IA
Butler County (population 14,334) records real-property documents through the Butler 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.
Butler County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Butler County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page (standard statewide statutory base fee; specific Butler fee page not independently confirmed) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard statewide statutory rate) add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block for deeds, max $50 (standard statewide statutory rate); $10 non-conforming document fee — not independently confirmed on a Butler-specific fee page)
- Mailing address
- 428 6th St., P.O. Box 346, Allison, IA 50602
- Phone
- (319) 346-6612
- Checks payable to
- Butler 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 Butler County?
Yes. Butler 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 Butler County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Butler 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 Butler County Recorder at 428 6th St., P.O. Box 346, Allison, IA 50602.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page (standard statewide statutory base fee; specific Butler fee page not independently confirmed) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard statewide statutory rate) add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block for deeds, max $50 (standard statewide statutory rate); $10 non-conforming document fee — not independently confirmed on a Butler-specific fee page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Butler 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 Butler 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.
Butler County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Butler County?
The Butler County Recorder charges $7.00 first page (standard statewide statutory base fee; specific Butler fee page not independently confirmed) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard statewide statutory rate) add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block for deeds, max $50 (standard statewide statutory rate); $10 non-conforming document fee — not independently confirmed on a Butler-specific fee page), with checks payable to Butler County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Butler County?
Yes. Butler 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 Butler County?
Mail recordings to Butler County Recorder: 428 6th St., P.O. Box 346, Allison, IA 50602 ((319) 346-6612).
How can Jurably help with recording in Butler County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Butler 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 Butler County recorder in person.
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