Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County (population 10,330) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (Iowa statewide statutory recording fee, Iowa Code 331.507) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section referenced; $5.00 certification fee for certified copies; not independently confirmed on county page - based on statewide Iowa fee schedule, verify with office at (712) 623-4363)
- Mailing address
- Montgomery County Recorder, 105 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566
- Phone
- (712) 623-4363
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Iowa statewide standard: if the first page lacks a 3-inch blank top margin, a Recorder's Cover Page must be attached (per Iowa Code 331.606B, applied statewide)
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Recorder at Montgomery County Recorder, 105 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (Iowa statewide statutory recording fee, Iowa Code 331.507) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section referenced; $5.00 certification fee for certified copies; not independently confirmed on county page - based on statewide Iowa fee schedule, verify with office at (712) 623-4363)).
- 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Recorder charges $7.00 (Iowa statewide statutory recording fee, Iowa Code 331.507) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section referenced; $5.00 certification fee for certified copies; not independently confirmed on county page - based on statewide Iowa fee schedule, verify with office at (712) 623-4363), with checks payable to Montgomery County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Recorder: Montgomery County Recorder, 105 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566 ((712) 623-4363).
Can Jurably record my document in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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