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Recording a Deed or Document in Clayton County, IA
Clayton County (population 17,043) records real-property documents through the Clayton 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.
Clayton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clayton County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if document does not meet Iowa formatting standards)
- Mailing address
- Clayton County Recorder, 11 High St. NE #103, Elkader, IA 52043
- Phone
- (563) 245-2710
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required if document has statutory 3-inch top margin on first page (Iowa Code 331.606B); if not, a cover page must be attached
Can you e-record in Clayton County?
Yes. Clayton County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clayton County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Clayton 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 CSC, or by mail to Clayton County Recorder at Clayton County Recorder, 11 High St. NE #103, Elkader, IA 52043.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if document does not meet Iowa formatting standards)).
- 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 Clayton 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.
Clayton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clayton County?
The Clayton County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if document does not meet Iowa formatting standards). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clayton County?
Yes. Clayton County accepts electronic recording through 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 Clayton County?
Mail recordings to Clayton County Recorder: Clayton County Recorder, 11 High St. NE #103, Elkader, IA 52043 ((563) 245-2710).
Can Jurably record my document in Clayton 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 Clayton County recorder in person.
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