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Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, IA
Washington County (population 22,565) records real-property documents through the Washington 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+unverified - check current fee schedule for auditor transfer/rider fees)
- Mailing address
- Washington County Recorder, 224 W Main Street, First Floor, Washington, IA 52353
- Phone
- (319) 653-7727
- Checks payable to
- Washington 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 Washington County?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Washington County Recorder at Washington County Recorder, 224 W Main Street, First Floor, Washington, IA 52353.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+unverified - check current fee schedule for auditor transfer/rider fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Washington County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+unverified - check current fee schedule for auditor transfer/rider fees), with checks payable to Washington County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington County?
Mail recordings to Washington County Recorder: Washington County Recorder, 224 W Main Street, First Floor, Washington, IA 52353 ((319) 653-7727).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.