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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, IA
Franklin County (population 10,019) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Auditor's transfer fee on all transfer documents)
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Recorder, 12 1st Ave. NW, PO Box 26, Hampton, IA 50441
- Phone
- 641-456-5675
- Checks payable to
- Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Recorder at Franklin County Recorder, 12 1st Ave. NW, PO Box 26, Hampton, IA 50441.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Auditor's transfer fee on all transfer documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Auditor's transfer fee on all transfer documents), with checks payable to Franklin County Recorder (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Recorder: Franklin County Recorder, 12 1st Ave. NW, PO Box 26, Hampton, IA 50441 (641-456-5675).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Franklin County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.