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Recording a Deed or Document in Muscatine County, IA
Muscatine County (population 43,235) records real-property documents through the Muscatine 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.
Muscatine County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Muscatine County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-task documents; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel of contiguous land for deeds/contracts/forfeitures/affidavits conveying real estate interest)
- Mailing address
- Muscatine County Recorder, 401 East 3rd St, Muscatine, IA 52761
- Phone
- 563-263-6511
- Checks payable to
- Muscatine County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Required if first page lacks 3in of blank vertical space top margin; attach Recorder's Cover Page
Can you e-record in Muscatine County?
Yes. Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Muscatine 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 Muscatine County Recorder at Muscatine County Recorder, 401 East 3rd St, Muscatine, IA 52761.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-task documents; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel of contiguous land for deeds/contracts/forfeitures/affidavits conveying real estate interest)).
- 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 Muscatine 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.
Muscatine County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Muscatine County?
The Muscatine County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$7.00 per additional transaction on multi-task documents; $5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel of contiguous land for deeds/contracts/forfeitures/affidavits conveying real estate interest), with checks payable to Muscatine County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Muscatine County?
Yes. Muscatine 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 Muscatine County?
Mail recordings to Muscatine County Recorder: Muscatine County Recorder, 401 East 3rd St, Muscatine, IA 52761 (563-263-6511).
Can Jurably record my document in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County recorder in person.
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