Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mills County, IA
Mills County (population 14,484) records real-property documents through the Mills 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.
Mills County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mills County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 certification + $1/page; standard copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Mills County Recorder, 418 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
- Phone
- (712) 527-9315
- Checks payable to
- Mills County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly mandated on site; Declaration of Value/Groundwater Hazard forms used per Iowa statute
Can you e-record in Mills County?
Yes. Mills 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 Mills County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Mills 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 Mills County Recorder at Mills County Recorder, 418 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 certification + $1/page; standard copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mills 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 Mills 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.
Mills County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mills County?
The Mills County Recorder charges $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per township section/city block for conveyances) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 certification + $1/page; standard copies $1/page), with checks payable to Mills County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mills County?
Yes. Mills 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 Mills County?
Mail recordings to Mills County Recorder: Mills County Recorder, 418 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534 ((712) 527-9315).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mills County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mills 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 Mills 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.