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Recording a Deed or Document in Grundy County, IA
Grundy County (population 12,329) records real-property documents through the Grundy 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.
Grundy County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Grundy County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for deeds/contracts for deed (includes auditor's fee); other instruments generally $7.00 first page per state schedule first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple assignments/releases $7 per reference after first; copy fees $0.25/page, $1.00 first mailed copy + $0.25 each addl; certification $5.00/document)
- Mailing address
- 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
- Phone
- 319-824-3234
- Checks payable to
- Grundy County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes if first page lacks required 3-inch top margin per Iowa Code 331.606B
Can you e-record in Grundy County?
Yes. Grundy 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 Grundy County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Grundy 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 Grundy County Recorder at 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for deeds/contracts for deed (includes auditor's fee); other instruments generally $7.00 first page per state schedule first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple assignments/releases $7 per reference after first; copy fees $0.25/page, $1.00 first mailed copy + $0.25 each addl; certification $5.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Grundy 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 Grundy 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.
Grundy County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Grundy County?
The Grundy County Recorder charges $12.00 for deeds/contracts for deed (includes auditor's fee); other instruments generally $7.00 first page per state schedule first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple assignments/releases $7 per reference after first; copy fees $0.25/page, $1.00 first mailed copy + $0.25 each addl; certification $5.00/document), with checks payable to Grundy County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Grundy County?
Yes. Grundy 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 Grundy County?
Mail recordings to Grundy County Recorder: 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638 (319-824-3234).
How can Jurably help with recording in Grundy County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Grundy 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 Grundy County recorder in person.
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