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Recording a Deed or Document in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County (population 17,703) records real-property documents through the Dickinson 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.
Dickinson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dickinson 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-conforming document surcharge)
- Mailing address
- Dickinson County Recorder, 1802 Hill Ave Ste. 1500, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
- Phone
- 712-336-1495 (option 5)
- Checks payable to
- Dickinson County Recorder (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly published; standard Iowa formatting requirements (top 3-inch margin first page, legible font, standard paper size) generally apply (unverified precise local requirement)
Can you e-record in Dickinson County?
Yes. Dickinson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Dickinson County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Dickinson 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 Simplifile, or by mail to Dickinson County Recorder at Dickinson County Recorder, 1802 Hill Ave Ste. 1500, Spirit Lake, IA 51360.
- 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-conforming document surcharge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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.
Dickinson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dickinson County?
The Dickinson County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-conforming document surcharge), with checks payable to Dickinson County Recorder (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dickinson County?
Yes. Dickinson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Dickinson County?
Mail recordings to Dickinson County Recorder: Dickinson County Recorder, 1802 Hill Ave Ste. 1500, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (712-336-1495 (option 5)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dickinson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.