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Recording a Deed or Document in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County (population 5,896) records real-property documents through the Taylor 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.
Taylor County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Taylor 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); $10 additional per non-compliant document)
- Mailing address
- Taylor County Recorder, 405 Jefferson St, Bedford, IA 50833
- Phone
- 712-523-2275
- Checks payable to
- Taylor 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 Taylor County?
Yes. Taylor 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 Taylor County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Taylor 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 Taylor County Recorder at Taylor County Recorder, 405 Jefferson St, Bedford, IA 50833.
- 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); $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 Taylor 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.
Taylor County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Taylor County?
The Taylor County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $10 additional per non-compliant document), with checks payable to Taylor County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Taylor County?
Yes. Taylor 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 Taylor County?
Mail recordings to Taylor County Recorder: Taylor County Recorder, 405 Jefferson St, Bedford, IA 50833 (712-523-2275).
Can Jurably record my document in Taylor 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 Taylor County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.