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Recording a Deed or Document in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County (population 11,658) records real-property documents through the Cherokee County Recorder (Samantha Boothby). 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.
Cherokee County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cherokee County Recorder (Samantha Boothby)
- Recording fee
- unverified — cached snippet cites $5.00/page schedule which appears to be a legacy/simplified statement rather than the standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first-page fee; confirm against county's live fee schedule page first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1.00 per document records management fee, $1.00 per document e-commerce fee cited; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section for deeds; copies $1/document)
- Mailing address
- Cherokee County Recorder, 520 W. Main St, Drawer G, Cherokee, IA 51012
- Phone
- 712-225-6735
- Checks payable to
- Cherokee County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Per statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/331.606B: cover sheet required if first page lacks 3-inch top margin
Can you e-record in Cherokee County?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Recorder (Samantha Boothby) at Cherokee County Recorder, 520 W. Main St, Drawer G, Cherokee, IA 51012.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified — cached snippet cites $5.00/page schedule which appears to be a legacy/simplified statement rather than the standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first-page fee; confirm against county's live fee schedule page first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1.00 per document records management fee, $1.00 per document e-commerce fee cited; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section for deeds; copies $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cherokee County?
The Cherokee County Recorder (Samantha Boothby) charges unverified — cached snippet cites $5.00/page schedule which appears to be a legacy/simplified statement rather than the standard IA Code 331.507 $7 first-page fee; confirm against county's live fee schedule page first / unverified (see note above) add'l (+$1.00 per document records management fee, $1.00 per document e-commerce fee cited; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section for deeds; copies $1/document), with checks payable to Cherokee County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cherokee County?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
Mail recordings to Cherokee County Recorder (Samantha Boothby): Cherokee County Recorder, 520 W. Main St, Drawer G, Cherokee, IA 51012 (712-225-6735).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cherokee County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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.