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Recording a Deed or Document in Cass County, IA
Cass County (population 13,127) records real-property documents through the Cass County Recorder (Mary Ward). 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.
Cass County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cass County Recorder (Mary Ward)
- Recording fee
- $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 per each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee for each section/block of legal description transferred (real estate conveyances); $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-compliant/non-standard document fee)
- Mailing address
- Cass County Recorder, Cass County Courthouse, 5 W 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022
- Phone
- (712) 243-1692
- Checks payable to
- Cass County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Per statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/331.606B: first page needs 3-inch top margin reserved for Recorder; attach cover sheet if not met
Can you e-record in Cass County?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Cass 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 Cass County Recorder (Mary Ward) at Cass County Recorder, Cass County Courthouse, 5 W 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 per each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee for each section/block of legal description transferred (real estate conveyances); $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-compliant/non-standard document fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cass 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 Cass 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.
Cass County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cass County?
The Cass County Recorder (Mary Ward) charges $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 per each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee for each section/block of legal description transferred (real estate conveyances); $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; $10 non-compliant/non-standard document fee), with checks payable to Cass County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cass County?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass County?
Mail recordings to Cass County Recorder (Mary Ward): Cass County Recorder, Cass County Courthouse, 5 W 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022 ((712) 243-1692).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cass County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cass 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 Cass County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.