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Recording a Deed or Document in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County (population 99,266) records real-property documents through the Dubuque 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.
Dubuque County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dubuque County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page; $10 non-conforming document surcharge; copies $1/page, certifications $2/document)
- Mailing address
- Dubuque County Recorder, 720 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Phone
- (563) 589-4434
- Checks payable to
- Dubuque County Recorder (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: See Recording Requirement page for specifics (https://www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/217/Recording-Requirement); Iowa standard margin/font formatting rules apply
Can you e-record in Dubuque County?
Yes. Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Dubuque 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 Dubuque County Recorder at Dubuque County Recorder, 720 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page; $10 non-conforming document surcharge; copies $1/page, certifications $2/document)).
- 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 Dubuque 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.
Dubuque County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dubuque County?
The Dubuque County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page; $10 non-conforming document surcharge; copies $1/page, certifications $2/document), with checks payable to Dubuque County Recorder (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dubuque County?
Yes. Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
Mail recordings to Dubuque County Recorder: Dubuque County Recorder, 720 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 ((563) 589-4434).
Can Jurably record my document in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County recorder in person.
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