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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison County, IA
Madison County (population 16,548) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (deeds/conveyances add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block, plats $7.00) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee if formatting noncompliant; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification for certified copies)
- Mailing address
- Madison County Recorder, 112 N John Wayne Dr / PO Box 152, Winterset, IA 50273
- Phone
- (515) 462-3771
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not stated as mandatory on site; standard Iowa cover sheet/Declaration of Value and Groundwater Hazard forms used per statute
Can you e-record in Madison County?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Recorder at Madison County Recorder, 112 N John Wayne Dr / PO Box 152, Winterset, IA 50273.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (deeds/conveyances add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block, plats $7.00) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee if formatting noncompliant; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification for certified copies)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison 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 Madison 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.
Madison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison County?
The Madison County Recorder charges $7.00 (deeds/conveyances add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block, plats $7.00) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee if formatting noncompliant; copies $0.50/page + $5 certification for certified copies), with checks payable to Madison County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison County?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison County?
Mail recordings to Madison County Recorder: Madison County Recorder, 112 N John Wayne Dr / PO Box 152, Winterset, IA 50273 ((515) 462-3771).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison 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.