Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Humboldt County, IA
Humboldt County (population 9,597) records real-property documents through the Humboldt 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.
Humboldt County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Humboldt County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block (statewide standard; not independently confirmed for this county))
- Mailing address
- Humboldt County Recorder, Humboldt County Courthouse, 203 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Dakota City, IA 50529
- Phone
- 515-332-3693
- Checks payable to
- Humboldt County Recorder (not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not confirmed; statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/606B formatting standards presumed to apply
Can you e-record in Humboldt County?
Yes. Humboldt County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Humboldt County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Humboldt 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Humboldt County Recorder at Humboldt County Recorder, Humboldt County Courthouse, 203 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Dakota City, IA 50529.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block (statewide standard; not independently confirmed for this county))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.
Humboldt County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Humboldt County?
The Humboldt County Recorder charges $7.00 first page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) first / $5.00 each additional page (standard Iowa statutory fee; not independently confirmed on county page) add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block (statewide standard; not independently confirmed for this county)), with checks payable to Humboldt County Recorder (not explicitly confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Humboldt County?
Yes. Humboldt County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Humboldt County?
Mail recordings to Humboldt County Recorder: Humboldt County Recorder, Humboldt County Courthouse, 203 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Dakota City, IA 50529 (515-332-3693).
How can Jurably help with recording in Humboldt County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.