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Recording a Deed or Document in Cedar County, IA
Cedar County (population 18,505) records real-property documents through the Cedar County Recorder (Melissa Bahnsen). 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.
Cedar County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cedar County Recorder (Melissa Bahnsen)
- Recording fee
- $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 transfer/auditor's fee for each separate parcel of real estate on conveyance documents (capped at $50.00 max); $10.00 non-standard/non-conforming document fee)
- Mailing address
- Cedar County Recorder, Cedar County Courthouse, 400 Cedar St, Suite 105, Tipton, IA 52772
- Phone
- (563) 886-2230
- Checks payable to
- Cedar County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Per statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/331.606B: cover sheet needed if first page lacks the required 3-inch top margin
Can you e-record in Cedar County?
Yes. Cedar 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 Cedar County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Cedar 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 Cedar County Recorder (Melissa Bahnsen) at Cedar County Recorder, Cedar County Courthouse, 400 Cedar St, Suite 105, Tipton, IA 52772.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 transfer/auditor's fee for each separate parcel of real estate on conveyance documents (capped at $50.00 max); $10.00 non-standard/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 Cedar 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.
Cedar County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cedar County?
The Cedar County Recorder (Melissa Bahnsen) charges $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 transfer/auditor's fee for each separate parcel of real estate on conveyance documents (capped at $50.00 max); $10.00 non-standard/non-conforming document fee), with checks payable to Cedar County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cedar County?
Yes. Cedar 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 Cedar County?
Mail recordings to Cedar County Recorder (Melissa Bahnsen): Cedar County Recorder, Cedar County Courthouse, 400 Cedar St, Suite 105, Tipton, IA 52772 ((563) 886-2230).
Can Jurably record my document in Cedar 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 Cedar County recorder in person.
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