Howard County Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Form

Last validated July 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Howard County Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Form

Howard County Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/20/2026
Howard County Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Guide

Howard County Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2026
Howard County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Document

Howard County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/16/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Howard County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Howard County Recorder

Address:
Howard County Courthouse 137 N. Elm ST.
Cresco, Iowa 52136

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm.Monday through Friday

Phone: 563-547-9210

Recording Tips for Howard County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

Cities and Jurisdictions in Howard County

Properties in any of these areas use Howard County forms:

  • Chester
  • Cresco
  • Elma
  • Lime Springs
  • Protivin
  • Riceville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Howard County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Howard County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Howard County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Howard County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Howard County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Howard County?

Recording fees in Howard County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 563-547-9210 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under Iowa Code 614.14, the affidavit of corporate trustee is used in conjunction with a trustee's deed executed by a corporate trustee. The affidavit is a sworn statement confirming the title held by the corporate trustee is free and clear of adverse claims. It is recorded and presented to the purchaser along with the trustee's deed.

(Iowa Affidavit of Corporate Trustee Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) Consult a lawyer with questions about corporate trustee's deeds and affidavits.

Important: Your property must be located in Howard County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Corporate Trustee meets all recording requirements specific to Howard County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Howard County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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