Iowa · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Warren County, IA
Warren County (population 52,403) records real-property documents through the Warren 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.
Warren County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Warren 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); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents; $10 additional per non-compliant document)
- Mailing address
- Warren County Recorder, 301 N. Buxton, Suite 109, Indianola, IA 50125
- Phone
- 515-690-9110
- Checks payable to
- Warren 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 Warren County?
Yes. Warren 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 Warren County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Warren 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 Warren County Recorder at Warren County Recorder, 301 N. Buxton, Suite 109, Indianola, IA 50125.
- 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); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents; $10 additional per non-compliant document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Warren 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 Warren 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.
Warren County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Warren County?
The Warren County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's fee); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents; $10 additional per non-compliant document), with checks payable to Warren County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Warren County?
Yes. Warren 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 Warren County?
Mail recordings to Warren County Recorder: Warren County Recorder, 301 N. Buxton, Suite 109, Indianola, IA 50125 (515-690-9110).
How can Jurably help with recording in Warren County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Warren 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 Warren County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.