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Recording a Deed or Document in Lee County, IA
Lee County (population 33,555) records real-property documents through the Lee 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.
Lee County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee 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 — see county Recording Fees page)
- Mailing address
- Lee County Recorder, 933 Avenue H, P.O. Box 190, Fort Madison, IA 52627 (Keokuk auxiliary office also available)
- Phone
- (319) 376-1070
- Checks payable to
- Lee 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 Lee County?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 Lee County Recorder at Lee County Recorder, 933 Avenue H, P.O. Box 190, Fort Madison, IA 52627 (Keokuk auxiliary office also available).
- 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 — see county Recording Fees page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lee 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 Lee 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.
Lee County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee County?
The Lee 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 — see county Recording Fees page), with checks payable to Lee County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee County?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee County?
Mail recordings to Lee County Recorder: Lee County Recorder, 933 Avenue H, P.O. Box 190, Fort Madison, IA 52627 (Keokuk auxiliary office also available) ((319) 376-1070).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee 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.