Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Greene County, IA
Greene County (population 8,771) records real-property documents through the Greene 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.
Greene County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Greene County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (deeds/conveyances typically $12.00 incl. $5 auditor transfer fee per section/block; other docs $7.00 first page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Records management/electronic transfer fund fee is included in state-standard $7/$5 schedule; multiple transaction (assignments/releases) $7 per reference after first)
- Mailing address
- 114 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson, IA 50129
- Phone
- 515-386-5670
- Checks payable to
- Greene County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes if first page lacks the statutory 3-inch top margin (Iowa Code 331.606B); standard cover sheet accepted
Can you e-record in Greene County?
Yes. Greene County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Greene County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Greene 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, CSC, or by mail to Greene County Recorder at 114 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson, IA 50129.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (deeds/conveyances typically $12.00 incl. $5 auditor transfer fee per section/block; other docs $7.00 first page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Records management/electronic transfer fund fee is included in state-standard $7/$5 schedule; multiple transaction (assignments/releases) $7 per reference after first)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Greene 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 Greene 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.
Greene County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Greene County?
The Greene County Recorder charges $7.00 (deeds/conveyances typically $12.00 incl. $5 auditor transfer fee per section/block; other docs $7.00 first page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Records management/electronic transfer fund fee is included in state-standard $7/$5 schedule; multiple transaction (assignments/releases) $7 per reference after first), with checks payable to Greene County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Greene County?
Yes. Greene County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Greene County?
Mail recordings to Greene County Recorder: 114 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson, IA 50129 (515-386-5670).
How can Jurably help with recording in Greene County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Greene 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 Greene 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.