A Message to Citizens and Stakeholders: COVID-19 and Iowa County Recorders
Just over three weeks ago, on March 17, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds declared a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in Iowa. It was the first of several declarations that would be issued in the following weeks that closed businesses, limited public gatherings and...
New Declaration of Value Process Proposed
The adoption of electronic filing has significantly improved the efficiency of recording official documents and the processes associated with completing a real estate transaction. This was made possible through the Iowa Land Records system, which has integrated the...
Answering the Question: How Far Back to Documents Go?
A common question we receive is, “How far back do the records posted online go?” The serious answer is “It depends on whether records are in the form of electronic documents.” Electronic Services System policy provides that “A county shall transfer to the county land...