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Recording a Deed or Document in Story County, IA

Story County (population 98,537) records real-property documents through the Story 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.

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Story County recording — the essentials

Recording office
Story County Recorder
Recording fee
$7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block (auditor's transfer fee); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents (releases/assignments); $10 additional per non-compliant document)
Mailing address
Story County Recorder, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201 (mail: P.O. Box 55, Nevada, IA 50201-0055)
Phone
(515) 382-7230
Checks payable to
Story County Recorder
Electronic recording
Available via CSC

Formatting note: Iowa statewide standard (Iowa Code 331.606B): 3-inch top margin on first page reserved for recorder use (add cover sheet if document lacks it); 3/4-inch margins elsewhere; 8-pt min preprinted text, 10-pt min other text; preparer name/address/phone and taxpayer mailing address required on first page below the 3-inch margin

Can you e-record in Story County?

Yes. Story County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in Story County, Iowa

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Story County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through CSC, or by mail to Story County Recorder at Story County Recorder, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201 (mail: P.O. Box 55, Nevada, IA 50201-0055).
  4. Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block (auditor's transfer fee); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents (releases/assignments); $10 additional per non-compliant document)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Story 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 Story 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.

Story County recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Story County?

The Story County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block (auditor's transfer fee); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents (releases/assignments); $10 additional per non-compliant document), with checks payable to Story County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Story County?

Yes. Story County accepts electronic recording through CSC, 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 Story County?

Mail recordings to Story County Recorder: Story County Recorder, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201 (mail: P.O. Box 55, Nevada, IA 50201-0055) ((515) 382-7230).

How can Jurably help with recording in Story County?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Story 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 Story County recorder in person.

Under contract in Story County? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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