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Recording a Deed or Document in Pocahontas County, IA
Pocahontas County (population 7,078) records real-property documents through the Pocahontas 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.
Pocahontas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pocahontas County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page for multiple-transaction documents)
- Mailing address
- Pocahontas County Recorder, 99 Court Sq, Ste 5, Pocahontas, IA 50574
- Phone
- 712-335-4404
- Checks payable to
- Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County?
Yes. Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County Recorder at Pocahontas County Recorder, 99 Court Sq, Ste 5, Pocahontas, IA 50574.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page for multiple-transaction documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas 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.
Pocahontas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pocahontas County?
The Pocahontas County Recorder charges $7.00 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $7.00 per transaction plus $5.00/additional page for multiple-transaction documents), with checks payable to Pocahontas County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pocahontas County?
Yes. Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County?
Mail recordings to Pocahontas County Recorder: Pocahontas County Recorder, 99 Court Sq, Ste 5, Pocahontas, IA 50574 (712-335-4404).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pocahontas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pocahontas County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.