Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monona County, IA
Monona County (population 8,751) records real-property documents through the Monona 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.
Monona County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monona County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block for conveyances, max $50) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; copies $0.40/page, certified copies $6 first page + $1/page thereafter)
- Mailing address
- Monona County Recorder, 610 Iowa Ave, Onawa, IA 51040
- Phone
- (712) 433-2575
- Checks payable to
- Monona County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on official site
Can you e-record in Monona County?
Yes. Monona 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 Monona County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Monona 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 Monona County Recorder at Monona County Recorder, 610 Iowa Ave, Onawa, IA 51040.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block for conveyances, max $50) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; copies $0.40/page, certified copies $6 first page + $1/page thereafter)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monona 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 Monona 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.
Monona County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monona County?
The Monona County Recorder charges $7.00 (plus $5.00 auditor transfer fee per section/block for conveyances, max $50) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-transaction documents; copies $0.40/page, certified copies $6 first page + $1/page thereafter), with checks payable to Monona County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monona County?
Yes. Monona 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 Monona County?
Mail recordings to Monona County Recorder: Monona County Recorder, 610 Iowa Ave, Onawa, IA 51040 ((712) 433-2575).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monona County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monona 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 Monona 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.