Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County (population 93,667) records real-property documents through the Pottawattamie 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.
Pottawattamie County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pottawattamie County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block being transferred; non-conforming documents may incur additional $10 fee (except exempt docs))
- Mailing address
- Pottawattamie County Recorder's Office, 227 South 6th Street, Suite 130, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- Phone
- 712-328-5612
- Checks payable to
- Pottawattamie County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated separate cover sheet, but statutory Iowa first-page/margin formatting required
Can you e-record in Pottawattamie County?
Yes. Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County Recorder at Pottawattamie County Recorder's Office, 227 South 6th Street, Suite 130, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
- Pay the recording fee ($7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block being transferred; non-conforming documents may incur additional $10 fee (except exempt docs))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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.
Pottawattamie County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pottawattamie County?
The Pottawattamie County Recorder charges $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block being transferred; non-conforming documents may incur additional $10 fee (except exempt docs)), with checks payable to Pottawattamie County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pottawattamie County?
Yes. Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County?
Mail recordings to Pottawattamie County Recorder: Pottawattamie County Recorder's Office, 227 South 6th Street, Suite 130, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712-328-5612).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pottawattamie County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pottawattamie County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.