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Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, IA
Clay County (population 16,384) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 for each section or block being transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliant document fee (non-exempt documents))
- Mailing address
- Clay County Recorder, 300 West 4th St, Suite #3, Spencer, IA 51301
- Phone
- (712) 262-1081
- Checks payable to
- Clay 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 Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 Clay County Recorder at Clay County Recorder, 300 West 4th St, Suite #3, Spencer, IA 51301.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 for each section or block being transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliant document fee (non-exempt documents))).
- 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 Clay 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.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Recorder charges $7.00 for the 1st page first / $5.00 for each additional page add'l (+$5.00 for each section or block being transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliant document fee (non-exempt documents)), with checks payable to Clay County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Recorder: Clay County Recorder, 300 West 4th St, Suite #3, Spencer, IA 51301 ((712) 262-1081).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay 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 Clay County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.