Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marion County, IA
Marion County (population 33,414) records real-property documents through the Marion 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.
Marion County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marion County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block/parcel, max $50 for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard fee; $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents)
- Mailing address
- Marion County Recorder, 214 E Main St, Second Floor, Knoxville, IA 50138
- Phone
- (641) 828-2211
- Checks payable to
- Marion County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated; Declaration of Value and Groundwater Hazard Statement forms required for real estate transfers per Iowa law
Can you e-record in Marion County?
Yes. Marion 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 Marion County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Marion 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 Marion County Recorder at Marion County Recorder, 214 E Main St, Second Floor, Knoxville, IA 50138.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block/parcel, max $50 for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard fee; $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marion 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 Marion 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.
Marion County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marion County?
The Marion County Recorder charges $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block/parcel, max $50 for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard fee; $7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents), with checks payable to Marion County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marion County?
Yes. Marion 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 Marion County?
Mail recordings to Marion County Recorder: Marion County Recorder, 214 E Main St, Second Floor, Knoxville, IA 50138 ((641) 828-2211).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marion County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marion 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 Marion 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.