Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ida County, IA
Ida County (population 7,005) records real-property documents through the Ida 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.
Ida County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ida County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block transferred)
- Mailing address
- Ida County Recorder, 401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445
- Phone
- (712) 364-2220
- Checks payable to
- Ida County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated; statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/606B formatting standards apply
Can you e-record in Ida County?
Yes. Ida 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 Ida County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Ida 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 Ida County Recorder at Ida County Recorder, 401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block transferred)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ida 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 Ida 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.
Ida County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ida County?
The Ida County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block transferred), with checks payable to Ida County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ida County?
Yes. Ida 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 Ida County?
Mail recordings to Ida County Recorder: Ida County Recorder, 401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445 ((712) 364-2220).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ida County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ida 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 Ida County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ida County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.