Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Tama County, IA
Tama County (population 17,135) records real-property documents through the Tama 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.
Tama County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Tama County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); certification fee $5.00 plus $0.50/page copy fee)
- Mailing address
- Tama County Recorder, 104 W State St, P.O. Box 82, Toledo, IA 52342
- Phone
- (641) 484-3320 option #2
- Checks payable to
- Tama County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Iowa statewide standard (Iowa Code 331.606B) - 3-inch top margin, 3/4-inch other margins, 8pt/10pt font minimums, preparer info + taxpayer mailing address on first page
Can you e-record in Tama County?
Yes. Tama 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 Tama County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Tama 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 Tama County Recorder at Tama County Recorder, 104 W State St, P.O. Box 82, Toledo, IA 52342.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); certification fee $5.00 plus $0.50/page copy fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Tama 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 Tama 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.
Tama County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tama County?
The Tama County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); certification fee $5.00 plus $0.50/page copy fee), with checks payable to Tama County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tama County?
Yes. Tama 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 Tama County?
Mail recordings to Tama County Recorder: Tama County Recorder, 104 W State St, P.O. Box 82, Toledo, IA 52342 ((641) 484-3320 option #2).
How can Jurably help with recording in Tama County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Tama 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 Tama County recorder in person.
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