Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marshall County, IA
Marshall County (population 40,105) records real-property documents through the Marshall 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.
Marshall County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marshall County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $5.00 per page (plus $2.00/transaction surcharge); deeds add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel, max $50 first / $5.00 per page (same rate as first page under Marshall's per-page schedule) add'l (+$10.00 non-standard/non-conforming document fee)
- Mailing address
- Marshall County Recorder, 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- Phone
- (641) 754-6323
- Checks payable to
- Marshall County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: First page must include preparer name/address/phone, taxpayer name and mailing address, return address, document title, grantor/grantee names, legal description and parcel ID per published Recording Guidelines (functions as cover-page content requirement)
Can you e-record in Marshall County?
Yes. Marshall 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 Marshall County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Marshall 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 Marshall County Recorder at Marshall County Recorder, 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158.
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 per page (plus $2.00/transaction surcharge); deeds add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel, max $50 first / $5.00 per page (same rate as first page under Marshall's per-page schedule) add'l (+$10.00 non-standard/non-conforming document fee)).
- 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 Marshall 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.
Marshall County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marshall County?
The Marshall County Recorder charges $5.00 per page (plus $2.00/transaction surcharge); deeds add $5.00 auditor transfer fee per parcel, max $50 first / $5.00 per page (same rate as first page under Marshall's per-page schedule) add'l (+$10.00 non-standard/non-conforming document fee), with checks payable to Marshall County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marshall County?
Yes. Marshall 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 Marshall County?
Mail recordings to Marshall County Recorder: Marshall County Recorder, 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 ((641) 754-6323).
Can Jurably record my document in Marshall 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 Marshall County recorder in person.
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