Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mahaska County, IA
Mahaska County (population 22,190) records real-property documents through the Mahaska 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.
Mahaska County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mahaska County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; Iowa real estate transfer (revenue) tax: first $500 exempt, then $1.60/$1,000)
- Mailing address
- Mahaska County Recorder, 106 South 1st Street, 1st Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
- Phone
- (641) 673-8187
- Checks payable to
- Mahaska County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Cover Sheet form available/used (listed on Recorder Forms page)
Can you e-record in Mahaska County?
Yes. Mahaska County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Mahaska County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Mahaska 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, CSC, or by mail to Mahaska County Recorder at Mahaska County Recorder, 106 South 1st Street, 1st Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; Iowa real estate transfer (revenue) tax: first $500 exempt, then $1.60/$1,000)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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.
Mahaska County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mahaska County?
The Mahaska County Recorder charges $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; Iowa real estate transfer (revenue) tax: first $500 exempt, then $1.60/$1,000), with checks payable to Mahaska County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mahaska County?
Yes. Mahaska County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Mahaska County?
Mail recordings to Mahaska County Recorder: Mahaska County Recorder, 106 South 1st Street, 1st Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 ((641) 673-8187).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mahaska County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County recorder in person.
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