Iowa · Document Recording
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.
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
- 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).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- 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).
- 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)).
- 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 Story 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Story 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 Story County recorder in person.
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