Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Henry County, IA
Henry County (population 20,482) records real-property documents through the Henry 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.
Henry County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Henry 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))
- Mailing address
- 100 East Washington St, Suite 201 / PO Box 106, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
- Phone
- (319) 385-0765 (Recorder's office contact)
- Checks payable to
- Henry 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
Can you e-record in Henry County?
Yes. Henry 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 Henry County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Henry 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 Henry County Recorder at 100 East Washington St, Suite 201 / PO Box 106, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.
- 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))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Henry 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 Henry 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.
Henry County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Henry County?
The Henry County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee)), with checks payable to Henry County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Henry County?
Yes. Henry 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 Henry County?
Mail recordings to Henry County Recorder: 100 East Washington St, Suite 201 / PO Box 106, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 ((319) 385-0765 (Recorder's office contact)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Henry County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Henry 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 Henry County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Henry County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.