Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County (population 25,698) records real-property documents through the Plymouth 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.
Plymouth County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Plymouth County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 standard documents (mortgages/amendments/assignments/releases/satisfactions); $12.00 for deeds/contracts (includes $5.00 auditor's transfer fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel (bundled into deed/contract first-page fee); $7.00 per additional reference for multiple assignments/releases on one document; $1.00 e-commerce fee included in first-page fee; Real Estate Transfer Tax $0.80 per $500 (first $500 exempt))
- Mailing address
- Plymouth County Recorder, Plymouth County Courthouse, 215 4th Ave SE, LeMars, IA 51031
- Phone
- 712-546-4020
- Checks payable to
- Plymouth County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Iowa statewide standard: cover page required if 3in top margin not present on first page
Can you e-record in Plymouth County?
Yes. Plymouth County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Plymouth County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Plymouth 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, or by mail to Plymouth County Recorder at Plymouth County Recorder, Plymouth County Courthouse, 215 4th Ave SE, LeMars, IA 51031.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 standard documents (mortgages/amendments/assignments/releases/satisfactions); $12.00 for deeds/contracts (includes $5.00 auditor's transfer fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel (bundled into deed/contract first-page fee); $7.00 per additional reference for multiple assignments/releases on one document; $1.00 e-commerce fee included in first-page fee; Real Estate Transfer Tax $0.80 per $500 (first $500 exempt))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
Plymouth County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Plymouth County?
The Plymouth County Recorder charges $7.00 standard documents (mortgages/amendments/assignments/releases/satisfactions); $12.00 for deeds/contracts (includes $5.00 auditor's transfer fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel (bundled into deed/contract first-page fee); $7.00 per additional reference for multiple assignments/releases on one document; $1.00 e-commerce fee included in first-page fee; Real Estate Transfer Tax $0.80 per $500 (first $500 exempt)), with checks payable to Plymouth County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Plymouth County?
Yes. Plymouth County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Plymouth County?
Mail recordings to Plymouth County Recorder: Plymouth County Recorder, Plymouth County Courthouse, 215 4th Ave SE, LeMars, IA 51031 (712-546-4020).
How can Jurably help with recording in Plymouth County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County recorder in person.
Other Iowa counties
Jurably in Iowa
Under contract in Plymouth County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.