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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Pottawattamie 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County recorder in person.
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Record in Pottawattamie County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.