Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lucas County, IA
Lucas County (population 8,634) records real-property documents through the Lucas 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.
Lucas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lucas 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 office FAQ page))
- Mailing address
- Lucas County Recorder, Lucas County Courthouse, 916 Braden Ave., Chariton, IA 50049
- Phone
- (641) 774-2413
- Checks payable to
- Lucas 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 Lucas County?
Yes. Lucas 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 Lucas County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Lucas 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 Lucas County Recorder at Lucas County Recorder, Lucas County Courthouse, 916 Braden Ave., Chariton, IA 50049.
- 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 office FAQ page))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lucas 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 Lucas 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.
Lucas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lucas County?
The Lucas 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 office FAQ page)), with checks payable to Lucas County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lucas County?
Yes. Lucas 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 Lucas County?
Mail recordings to Lucas County Recorder: Lucas County Recorder, Lucas County Courthouse, 916 Braden Ave., Chariton, IA 50049 ((641) 774-2413).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lucas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lucas 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 Lucas County recorder in person.
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