Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Floyd County, IA
Floyd County (population 15,627) records real-property documents through the Floyd 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.
Floyd County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Floyd 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)
- Mailing address
- Floyd County Recorder, 101 S Main Street Suite 305, Charles City, IA 50616
- Phone
- 641-257-6154
- Checks payable to
- Floyd County Recorder (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: See Recording Guidelines / Recording Requirements pages at floydco.iowa.gov for formatting specifics; standard Iowa Code 331.606B rules generally apply
Can you e-record in Floyd County?
Yes. Floyd 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 Floyd County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Floyd 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 Floyd County Recorder at Floyd County Recorder, 101 S Main Street Suite 305, Charles City, IA 50616.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Floyd 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 Floyd 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.
Floyd County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Floyd County?
The Floyd 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), with checks payable to Floyd County Recorder (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Floyd County?
Yes. Floyd 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 Floyd County?
Mail recordings to Floyd County Recorder: Floyd County Recorder, 101 S Main Street Suite 305, Charles City, IA 50616 (641-257-6154).
How can Jurably help with recording in Floyd County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Floyd 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 Floyd County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Floyd County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.