Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe County, IA
Monroe County (population 7,577) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe 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 (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-document filings (e.g., multi-mortgage releases/assignments); copies $15/page, certified copies $5 certification + $15/page)
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Recorder, 10 Benton Ave East (Monroe County Courthouse), Albia, IA 52531
- Phone
- (641) 932-2180
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on official site
Can you e-record in Monroe County?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Recorder at Monroe County Recorder, 10 Benton Ave East (Monroe County Courthouse), Albia, IA 52531.
- 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 (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-document filings (e.g., multi-mortgage releases/assignments); copies $15/page, certified copies $5 certification + $15/page)).
- 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe County?
The Monroe 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 (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-document filings (e.g., multi-mortgage releases/assignments); copies $15/page, certified copies $5 certification + $15/page), with checks payable to Monroe County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe County?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Recorder: Monroe County Recorder, 10 Benton Ave East (Monroe County Courthouse), Albia, IA 52531 ((641) 932-2180).
Can Jurably record my document in Monroe 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 Monroe County recorder in person.
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