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Recording a Deed or Document in Delaware County, IA
Delaware County (population 17,488) records real-property documents through the Delaware 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.
Delaware County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Delaware 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 formatting standards not met)
- Mailing address
- Delaware County Recorder, 301 E Main St, Suite 204, P.O. Box 157, Manchester, IA 52057
- Phone
- (563) 927-4665
- 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 (county has dedicated 'Document Formatting Standards' page)
Can you e-record in Delaware County?
Yes. Delaware 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 Delaware County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Delaware 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 Delaware County Recorder at Delaware County Recorder, 301 E Main St, Suite 204, P.O. Box 157, Manchester, IA 52057.
- 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 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 Delaware 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.
Delaware County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Delaware County?
The Delaware 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 formatting standards not met). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Delaware County?
Yes. Delaware 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 Delaware County?
Mail recordings to Delaware County Recorder: Delaware County Recorder, 301 E Main St, Suite 204, P.O. Box 157, Manchester, IA 52057 ((563) 927-4665).
Can Jurably record my document in Delaware 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 Delaware County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.