Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Carroll County, IA
Carroll County (population 20,760) records real-property documents through the Carroll County Recorder (Ashten Wittrock). 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.
Carroll County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carroll County Recorder (Ashten Wittrock)
- Recording fee
- unverified (search-cached snippet indicates ~$5/page schedule, but this conflicts with standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first page structure used by neighboring counties — confirm directly with office) first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction cited in cached results; $5 auditor's transfer fee per section/parcel typical statewide for conveyances — unverified against live fee schedule page (site returned 403 on fetch))
- Mailing address
- Carroll County Recorder, 114 E 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401
- Phone
- (712) 792-3328
- Checks payable to
- Carroll County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Governed by Iowa Code 331.606A/331.606B statewide standard: first page must have 3-inch top margin reserved for Recorder use; if not, a cover sheet must be attached
Can you e-record in Carroll County?
Yes. Carroll County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Carroll County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Carroll 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, or by mail to Carroll County Recorder (Ashten Wittrock) at Carroll County Recorder, 114 E 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified (search-cached snippet indicates ~$5/page schedule, but this conflicts with standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first page structure used by neighboring counties — confirm directly with office) first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction cited in cached results; $5 auditor's transfer fee per section/parcel typical statewide for conveyances — unverified against live fee schedule page (site returned 403 on fetch))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
Carroll County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carroll County?
The Carroll County Recorder (Ashten Wittrock) charges unverified (search-cached snippet indicates ~$5/page schedule, but this conflicts with standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first page structure used by neighboring counties — confirm directly with office) first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction cited in cached results; $5 auditor's transfer fee per section/parcel typical statewide for conveyances — unverified against live fee schedule page (site returned 403 on fetch)), with checks payable to Carroll County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carroll County?
Yes. Carroll County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Carroll County?
Mail recordings to Carroll County Recorder (Ashten Wittrock): Carroll County Recorder, 114 E 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401 ((712) 792-3328).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carroll County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carroll 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 Carroll County recorder in person.
Other Iowa counties
Jurably in Iowa
Under contract in Carroll County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.