Iowa · Document Recording
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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Fayette 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Fayette 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 Fayette County recorder in person.
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