Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Guthrie County, IA
Guthrie County (population 10,623) records real-property documents through the Guthrie 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.
Guthrie County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Guthrie County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); +$10 per non-compliant document surcharge (except exempt documents))
- Mailing address
- 200 N 5th St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
- Phone
- (641) 747-3412
- Checks payable to
- Guthrie County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes if page 1 lacks the 3-inch top margin required under Iowa Code 331.606B
Can you e-record in Guthrie County?
Yes. Guthrie 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 Guthrie County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Guthrie 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 Guthrie County Recorder at 200 N 5th St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); +$10 per non-compliant document surcharge (except exempt documents))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Guthrie 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 Guthrie 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.
Guthrie County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Guthrie County?
The Guthrie County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); +$10 per non-compliant document surcharge (except exempt documents)), with checks payable to Guthrie County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Guthrie County?
Yes. Guthrie 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 Guthrie County?
Mail recordings to Guthrie County Recorder: 200 N 5th St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 ((641) 747-3412).
How can Jurably help with recording in Guthrie County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Guthrie 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 Guthrie 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.