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Recording a Deed or Document in Fremont County, IA
Fremont County (population 6,605) records real-property documents through the Fremont 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.
Fremont County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fremont County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-standard/non-conforming document surcharge; certified copies $5 certification + $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Fremont County Recorder, 506 Filmore St, PO Box 295, Sidney, IA 51652-0295
- Phone
- 712-374-2315
- Checks payable to
- Fremont County Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- 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 Fremont County?
Yes. Fremont 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 Fremont County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Fremont 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 Fremont County Recorder at Fremont County Recorder, 506 Filmore St, PO Box 295, Sidney, IA 51652-0295.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-standard/non-conforming document surcharge; certified copies $5 certification + $0.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fremont 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 Fremont 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.
Fremont County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fremont County?
The Fremont County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 non-standard/non-conforming document surcharge; certified copies $5 certification + $0.50/page), with checks payable to Fremont County Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fremont County?
Yes. Fremont 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 Fremont County?
Mail recordings to Fremont County Recorder: Fremont County Recorder, 506 Filmore St, PO Box 295, Sidney, IA 51652-0295 (712-374-2315).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fremont County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fremont 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 Fremont County recorder in person.
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