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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott County, IA
Scott County (population 174,669) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts conveying land)
- Mailing address
- Scott County Recorder, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., 5th Floor, Davenport, IA 52801-1003
- Phone
- 563-326-8621
- Checks payable to
- Scott County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; must meet Scott County/statutory recording requirements (see Recording Requirements page)
Can you e-record in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Recorder at Scott County Recorder, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., 5th Floor, Davenport, IA 52801-1003.
- Pay the recording fee ($7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts conveying land)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scott 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 Scott 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.
Scott County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott County?
The Scott County Recorder charges $7 first page first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$5 auditor's transfer fee per parcel for deeds/contracts conveying land), with checks payable to Scott County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County?
Mail recordings to Scott County Recorder: Scott County Recorder, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., 5th Floor, Davenport, IA 52801-1003 (563-326-8621).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scott County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scott 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 Scott County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scott County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.