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Recording a Deed or Document in Lyon County, IA
Lyon County (population 11,934) records real-property documents through the Lyon 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.
Lyon County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lyon County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/change-of-title/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 and county fee schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (across all document types); pages over 14 inches billed as additional pages add'l (+Multi-parcel transactions +$5/parcel (max $50); multiple transactions per document +$7/additional transaction)
- Mailing address
- Lyon County Recorder, 206 S. 2nd Ave., Suite 203, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
- Phone
- (712) 472-8528
- Checks payable to
- Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Yes. Lyon 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 Lyon County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Lyon 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 Lyon County Recorder at Lyon County Recorder, 206 S. 2nd Ave., Suite 203, Rock Rapids, IA 51246.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/change-of-title/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 and county fee schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (across all document types); pages over 14 inches billed as additional pages add'l (+Multi-parcel transactions +$5/parcel (max $50); multiple transactions per document +$7/additional transaction)).
- 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 Lyon 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.
Lyon County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lyon County?
The Lyon County Recorder charges $7.00 standard instruments; $12.00 for deeds/contracts/change-of-title/assignments (incl. $5 transfer/declaration-of-value fee) per Iowa Code 331.604 and county fee schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (across all document types); pages over 14 inches billed as additional pages add'l (+Multi-parcel transactions +$5/parcel (max $50); multiple transactions per document +$7/additional transaction), with checks payable to Lyon County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lyon County?
Yes. Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Mail recordings to Lyon County Recorder: Lyon County Recorder, 206 S. 2nd Ave., Suite 203, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 ((712) 472-8528).
Can Jurably record my document in Lyon 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 Lyon County recorder in person.
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