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Recording a Deed or Document in Woodbury County, IA
Woodbury County (population 105,941) records real-property documents through the Woodbury 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.
Woodbury County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Woodbury County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $7.00 first page (conveyances) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block of legal description transferred; transfer tax required over $500)
- Mailing address
- Woodbury County Recorder, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Room 106, Sioux City, IA 51101
- Phone
- 712-279-6528
- Checks payable to
- Woodbury 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 Woodbury County?
Woodbury 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 Woodbury County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Woodbury 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 Woodbury County Recorder at Woodbury County Recorder, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Room 106, Sioux City, IA 51101.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 first page (conveyances) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block of legal description transferred; transfer tax required over $500)).
- 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 Woodbury 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.
Woodbury County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Woodbury County?
The Woodbury County Recorder charges $7.00 first page (conveyances) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's fee per section/block of legal description transferred; transfer tax required over $500), with checks payable to Woodbury County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Woodbury County?
Woodbury 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 Woodbury County?
Mail recordings to Woodbury County Recorder: Woodbury County Recorder, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Room 106, Sioux City, IA 51101 (712-279-6528).
Can Jurably record my document in Woodbury 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 Woodbury County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.