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Recording a Deed or Document in Jones County, IA
Jones County (population 20,646) records real-property documents through the Jones 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.
Jones County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jones County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transfer/conveyance fee $5/parcel (max $50); local records-management/GIS surcharges may apply per county fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- Jones County Recorder, 500 W. Main St., Room 116, Anamosa, IA 52205
- Phone
- (319) 462-2477
- Checks payable to
- Jones County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official site as a standalone requirement; standard Iowa recording formatting rules apply (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Jones County?
Yes. Jones County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jones County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Jones 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, or by mail to Jones County Recorder at Jones County Recorder, 500 W. Main St., Room 116, Anamosa, IA 52205.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transfer/conveyance fee $5/parcel (max $50); local records-management/GIS surcharges may apply per county fee schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jones 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 Jones 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.
Jones County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jones County?
The Jones County Recorder charges $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transfer/conveyance fee $5/parcel (max $50); local records-management/GIS surcharges may apply per county fee schedule), with checks payable to Jones County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jones County?
Yes. Jones County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Jones County?
Mail recordings to Jones County Recorder: Jones County Recorder, 500 W. Main St., Room 116, Anamosa, IA 52205 ((319) 462-2477).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jones County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jones 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 Jones County recorder in person.
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