Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Poweshiek County, IA
Poweshiek County (population 18,662) records real-property documents through the Poweshiek 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.
Poweshiek County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Poweshiek County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $5 additional transfer fee per separate parcel on deeds/contracts (first transfer included); $10 surcharge for non-conforming documents)
- Mailing address
- Poweshiek County Recorder, 302 East Main Street, PO Box 656, Montezuma, IA 50171
- Phone
- 641-623-5434
- Checks payable to
- Poweshiek County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; first page must comply with statutory margin/content rules (preparer, taxpayer mailing address, return address, title, grantor/grantee, legal description/parcel ID) below 3-inch top margin
Can you e-record in Poweshiek County?
Yes. Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County Recorder at Poweshiek County Recorder, 302 East Main Street, PO Box 656, Montezuma, IA 50171.
- Pay the recording fee ($7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $5 additional transfer fee per separate parcel on deeds/contracts (first transfer included); $10 surcharge for non-conforming documents)).
- 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 Poweshiek 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.
Poweshiek County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Poweshiek County?
The Poweshiek County Recorder charges $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per section/block transferred; $5 additional transfer fee per separate parcel on deeds/contracts (first transfer included); $10 surcharge for non-conforming documents), with checks payable to Poweshiek County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Poweshiek County?
Yes. Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County?
Mail recordings to Poweshiek County Recorder: Poweshiek County Recorder, 302 East Main Street, PO Box 656, Montezuma, IA 50171 (641-623-5434).
Can Jurably record my document in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County recorder in person.
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