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Recording a Deed or Document in Linn County, IA
Linn County (population 230,299) records real-property documents through the Linn 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.
Linn County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Linn County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/condemnations (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transaction surcharge $2/transaction; transfer fee $5/parcel (max $50); non-standard document fee $10; certification $5/document + $1/page; copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Linn County Recorder, P.O. Box 1406, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1406 (physical: 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404)
- Phone
- (319) 892-5420
- Checks payable to
- Linn 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 Linn County?
Yes. Linn 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 Linn County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Linn 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 Linn County Recorder at Linn County Recorder, P.O. Box 1406, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1406 (physical: 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404).
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/condemnations (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transaction surcharge $2/transaction; transfer fee $5/parcel (max $50); non-standard document fee $10; certification $5/document + $1/page; copies $1/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 Linn 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.
Linn County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Linn County?
The Linn County Recorder charges $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/condemnations (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Transaction surcharge $2/transaction; transfer fee $5/parcel (max $50); non-standard document fee $10; certification $5/document + $1/page; copies $1/page), with checks payable to Linn County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Linn County?
Yes. Linn 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 Linn County?
Mail recordings to Linn County Recorder: Linn County Recorder, P.O. Box 1406, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1406 (physical: 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) ((319) 892-5420).
Can Jurably record my document in Linn 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 Linn County recorder in person.
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