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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Mahaska 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County recorder in person.
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