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Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette County, IA
Fayette County (population 19,509) records real-property documents through the Fayette 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.
Fayette County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred for conveyance documents; multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Fayette County Recorder, 114 N Vine St, PO Box 226, West Union, IA 52175
- Phone
- (563) 422-3687
- Checks payable to
- Fayette County Recorder (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly published; standard Iowa Code 331.606B formatting requirements generally apply (unverified precise local requirement)
Can you e-record in Fayette County?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Recorder at Fayette County Recorder, 114 N Vine St, PO Box 226, West Union, IA 52175.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred for conveyance documents; multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
Fayette County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette County?
The Fayette County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred for conveyance documents; multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/additional page), with checks payable to Fayette County Recorder (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette County?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Recorder: Fayette County Recorder, 114 N Vine St, PO Box 226, West Union, IA 52175 ((563) 422-3687).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fayette County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.