Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County (population 99,678) records real-property documents through the Dallas 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.
Dallas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dallas County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block or parcel transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met (statewide standard))
- Mailing address
- Dallas County Recorder, 800 Court Street, Suite 130, Adel, IA 50003
- Phone
- 515-993-5804
- 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 Dallas County?
Yes. Dallas 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 Dallas County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Dallas 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 Dallas County Recorder at Dallas County Recorder, 800 Court Street, Suite 130, Adel, IA 50003.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block or parcel transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met (statewide standard))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dallas 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 Dallas 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.
Dallas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dallas County?
The Dallas County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block or parcel transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met (statewide standard)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dallas County?
Yes. Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Mail recordings to Dallas County Recorder: Dallas County Recorder, 800 Court Street, Suite 130, Adel, IA 50003 (515-993-5804).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dallas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dallas 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 Dallas County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Dallas County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.