Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sac County, IA
Sac County (population 9,814) records real-property documents through the Sac 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.
Sac County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sac County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $12 first page (affidavits to transfer real estate, deeds, contracts) first / $5 per additional page (typical Iowa standard; confirm exact per current fee schedule) add'l (+Auditor's transfer fee capped at $50 total if deed has 10+ parcels; copies $0.50/page; certification $5/document)
- Mailing address
- Sac County Recorder, 100 NW State Street, Sac City, IA 50583
- Phone
- 712-662-4492
- Checks payable to
- Sac County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; statutory first-page/margin formatting required
Can you e-record in Sac County?
Yes. Sac 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 Sac County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Sac 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 Sac County Recorder at Sac County Recorder, 100 NW State Street, Sac City, IA 50583.
- Pay the recording fee ($12 first page (affidavits to transfer real estate, deeds, contracts) first / $5 per additional page (typical Iowa standard; confirm exact per current fee schedule) add'l (+Auditor's transfer fee capped at $50 total if deed has 10+ parcels; copies $0.50/page; certification $5/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Sac 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 Sac 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.
Sac County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sac County?
The Sac County Recorder charges $12 first page (affidavits to transfer real estate, deeds, contracts) first / $5 per additional page (typical Iowa standard; confirm exact per current fee schedule) add'l (+Auditor's transfer fee capped at $50 total if deed has 10+ parcels; copies $0.50/page; certification $5/document), with checks payable to Sac County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sac County?
Yes. Sac 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 Sac County?
Mail recordings to Sac County Recorder: Sac County Recorder, 100 NW State Street, Sac City, IA 50583 (712-662-4492).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sac County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sac 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 Sac County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Sac County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.