Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Harrison County, IA
Harrison County (population 14,582) records real-property documents through the Harrison 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.
Harrison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Harrison 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); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/addl page; +$10 non-compliant document surcharge)
- Mailing address
- 111 N 2nd Ave, Second Floor Courthouse, Logan, IA 51546
- Phone
- (712) 644-2545
- Checks payable to
- Harrison County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes if page 1 lacks required 3-inch top margin per statewide Iowa Code 331.606B rule (not separately detailed on office page)
Can you e-record in Harrison County?
Yes. Harrison 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 Harrison County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Harrison 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 Harrison County Recorder at 111 N 2nd Ave, Second Floor Courthouse, Logan, IA 51546.
- 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); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/addl page; +$10 non-compliant document surcharge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Harrison 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 Harrison 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.
Harrison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Harrison County?
The Harrison County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); multiple-transaction documents $7 per transaction plus $5/addl page; +$10 non-compliant document surcharge), with checks payable to Harrison County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Harrison County?
Yes. Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Mail recordings to Harrison County Recorder: 111 N 2nd Ave, Second Floor Courthouse, Logan, IA 51546 ((712) 644-2545).
How can Jurably help with recording in Harrison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Harrison 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 Harrison 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.