Iowa recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, UCCs, plats, and military discharges — are filed with the county Recorder under Iowa Code chapter 331. The Iowa Land Records (iowalandrecords.org) consortium provides a free statewide grantor/grantee index covering all 99 county recorders.
About Iowa Recorded Documents
Iowa Recorded Documents
County Records
Johnson County
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Recorded document and plat records from the Johnson County Recorder's Office.
Marshall County Recorded Document
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Search the Marshall County, Iowa Recorder's index for recorded document (deed, liens, mortgages, etc.) information.
Pottawattamie County
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Pottawattamie County Recorder land records and recorded documents.
Recorded Documents in All Counties
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Statewide access to recorded documents in all counties in Iowa from Iowa Land Records, a service provided by the cooperation of Iowa County Recorders.
Dallas County Recorded Documents
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Search the Dallas County, Iowa recorded public documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.) database by grantor/grantee, legal description or book/page to view corresponding info.
Kossuth County Recorded Documents
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Search the Kossuth County, Iowa Recorder's database of recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by book/page, party/name, legal description, or recording date.
Marion County Recorded Documents
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Search the Marion County, Iowa Recorder Indexing Inquiry for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) information by grantor/grantee, legal description, book & page, or recording date.
Page County Recorded Documents
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Search the Page County, Iowa Recorder's database of recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by book/page, party/name, legal description, or recording date.
Iowa County Recorded Documents
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Search the Iowa County, Iowa recorded public documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.) database by grantor/grantee, legal description or book/page to view corresponding info.
Clay County Recorded Documents
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Search the Clay County, Iowa Recorder database for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by grantor/grantee name, legal description, or book & page.
Madison County Recorded Documents
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Search the Madison County, Iowa Recorder Indexing Inquiry for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) information by grantor/grantee, legal description, book & page, or parcel ID.
Cedar County Recorded Documents
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Search this service provided by the Cedar County, Iowa Recorder's office for recorded documents (deeds, liens, mortgages, etc.) by name, legal description, book/page or recording date.
Cherokee County Recorded Documents
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Search the Cherokee County, Iowa recorded document (liens, mortgages, deeds, etc.) database by name, legal description, book/page or recording date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are recorded at the county?
Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, military discharges, financing statements, and other instruments are recorded with the County Clerk/Recorder.
How do I get a copy of a deed?
Each county Recorder offers an official records search. Use the County tab.
Is there a statewide recorded-documents database?
In most states no. Iowa recorded documents are county-level.
Are recorded-document searches free?
Index searches are free. Certified copies cost a fee.