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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Ringgold 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County recorder in person.
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