Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Davis County, IA
Davis County (population 9,110) records real-property documents through the Davis 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.
Davis County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Davis County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $9.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page; $10 non-compliance fee if formatting standards not met)
- Mailing address
- Davis County Recorder's Office, 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Bloomfield, IA 52537
- Phone
- (641) 664-2321
- 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 (see county's 'Document Formatting Standards - State of Iowa' page)
Can you e-record in Davis County?
Yes. Davis 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 Davis County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Davis 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 Davis County Recorder at Davis County Recorder's Office, 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Bloomfield, IA 52537.
- Pay the recording fee ($9.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page; $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.
How Jurably helps in Davis 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 Davis 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.
Davis County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Davis County?
The Davis County Recorder charges $9.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page; $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 Davis County?
Yes. Davis 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 Davis County?
Mail recordings to Davis County Recorder: Davis County Recorder's Office, 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Bloomfield, IA 52537 ((641) 664-2321).
How can Jurably help with recording in Davis County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Davis 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 Davis County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Davis County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.