Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County (population 4,663) records real-property documents through the Ringgold 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.
Ringgold County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ringgold County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $5 per page (deeds, changes of title, name changes, affidavits of surviving spouse, contracts) plus $1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction first / $5 per page (same as first page rate for these document types; verify per current fee schedule) add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel; $1 records management fee and $1 e-commerce fee per transaction)
- Mailing address
- Ringgold County Recorder, 109 W Madison St, Ste 204, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
- Phone
- 641-464-3231
- Checks payable to
- Ringgold County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; statutory first-page/margin formatting required per Iowa Code
Can you e-record in Ringgold County?
Yes. Ringgold 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 Ringgold County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Ringgold 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 Ringgold County Recorder at Ringgold County Recorder, 109 W Madison St, Ste 204, Mount Ayr, IA 50854.
- Pay the recording fee ($5 per page (deeds, changes of title, name changes, affidavits of surviving spouse, contracts) plus $1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction first / $5 per page (same as first page rate for these document types; verify per current fee schedule) add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel; $1 records management fee and $1 e-commerce fee per transaction)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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.
Ringgold County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ringgold County?
The Ringgold County Recorder charges $5 per page (deeds, changes of title, name changes, affidavits of surviving spouse, contracts) plus $1 records management fee + $1 e-commerce fee per transaction first / $5 per page (same as first page rate for these document types; verify per current fee schedule) add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel; $1 records management fee and $1 e-commerce fee per transaction), with checks payable to Ringgold County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ringgold County?
Yes. Ringgold 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 Ringgold County?
Mail recordings to Ringgold County Recorder: Ringgold County Recorder, 109 W Madison St, Ste 204, Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (641-464-3231).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ringgold County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ringgold County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.