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Recording a Deed or Document in Clinton County, IA
Clinton County (population 46,460) records real-property documents through the Clinton 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.
Clinton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clinton County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00/parcel transfer fee (deeds/contracts, capped at $50 max); UCC filings add $1.00 record management fee + $1.00 e-commerce fee per transaction; $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met)
- Mailing address
- Clinton County Recorder, Administration Building, 1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52732
- Phone
- 563-244-0565
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required if 3-inch top margin present on first page per statewide standard; otherwise cover page needed
Can you e-record in Clinton County?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Clinton 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 Clinton County Recorder at Clinton County Recorder, Administration Building, 1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52732.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00/parcel transfer fee (deeds/contracts, capped at $50 max); UCC filings add $1.00 record management fee + $1.00 e-commerce fee per transaction; $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met)).
- 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 Clinton 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.
Clinton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clinton County?
The Clinton County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00/parcel transfer fee (deeds/contracts, capped at $50 max); UCC filings add $1.00 record management fee + $1.00 e-commerce fee per transaction; $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clinton County?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton County?
Mail recordings to Clinton County Recorder: Clinton County Recorder, Administration Building, 1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52732 (563-244-0565).
Can Jurably record my document in Clinton 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 Clinton County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.