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Recording a Deed or Document in Winneshiek County, IA
Winneshiek County (population 20,070) records real-property documents through the Winneshiek 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.
Winneshiek County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Winneshiek County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per separate parcel (max $50); deeds require revenue/declaration of value; +$10 per non-compliant document)
- Mailing address
- Jayne Schultz, Winneshiek County Recorder, 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101
- Phone
- (563) 382-3486
- Checks payable to
- Winneshiek County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Only if page 1 lacks statutory 3-inch top margin (statewide Iowa standard)
Can you e-record in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Winneshiek 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 by mail to Winneshiek County Recorder at Jayne Schultz, Winneshiek County Recorder, 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per separate parcel (max $50); deeds require revenue/declaration of value; +$10 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 Winneshiek County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Winneshiek County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Winneshiek County?
The Winneshiek County Recorder charges $7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per separate parcel (max $50); deeds require revenue/declaration of value; +$10 per non-compliant document), with checks payable to Winneshiek County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Winneshiek County?
Mail recordings to Winneshiek County Recorder: Jayne Schultz, Winneshiek County Recorder, 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101 ((563) 382-3486).
Can Jurably record my document in Winneshiek County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Winneshiek County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.