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Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County (population 19,485) records real-property documents through the Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block transferred; multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Jackson County Recorder, 201 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060
- Phone
- 563-652-4935 (Jackson County Courthouse main; recorder line not separately confirmed)
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; statewide Iowa Code 331.606A/606B formatting standards apply
Can you e-record in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Recorder at Jackson County Recorder, 201 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block transferred; multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Jackson County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Jackson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson County?
The Jackson County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block transferred; multi-transaction documents $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page), with checks payable to Jackson County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Recorder: Jackson County Recorder, 201 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563-652-4935 (Jackson County Courthouse main; recorder line not separately confirmed)).
Can Jurably record my document in Jackson County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Jackson County recorder in person.
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