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Recording a Deed or Document in Kossuth County, IA
Kossuth County (population 14,828) records real-property documents through the Kossuth 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.
Kossuth County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kossuth 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 surcharges may apply)
- Mailing address
- Kossuth County Recorder, 114 W. State St., Algona, IA 50511
- Phone
- (515) 295-5660
- Checks payable to
- Kossuth County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed as standalone requirement; standard Iowa first-page formatting rules apply
Can you e-record in Kossuth County?
Yes. Kossuth 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 Kossuth County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Kossuth 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 Kossuth County Recorder at Kossuth County Recorder, 114 W. State St., Algona, IA 50511.
- 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 surcharges may apply)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kossuth 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 Kossuth 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.
Kossuth County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kossuth County?
The Kossuth 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 surcharges may apply), with checks payable to Kossuth County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kossuth County?
Yes. Kossuth 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 Kossuth County?
Mail recordings to Kossuth County Recorder: Kossuth County Recorder, 114 W. State St., Algona, IA 50511 ((515) 295-5660).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kossuth County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kossuth 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 Kossuth County recorder in person.
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