Shelby County Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Form

Last validated September 2, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Shelby County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Defiance, Earling, Elk Horn, Harlan, Irwin, Kirkman, Panama, Portsmouth and 1 more.

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Shelby County Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Form

Shelby County Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Form

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

Document last validated 9/1/2026
Shelby County Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Shelby County Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 7/22/2026
Shelby County Completed Example of an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Document

Shelby County Completed Example of an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/2/2026
Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Form

Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Form

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

Document last validated 6/23/2026
Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 7/21/2026
Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage-Completed Example

Shelby County Notice of Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage-Completed Example

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/17/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Shelby County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 612 Court St, Rm 201 / PO Box 67
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0067

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (712) 755-5640

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Defiance
  • Earling
  • Elk Horn
  • Harlan
  • Irwin
  • Kirkman
  • Panama
  • Portsmouth
  • Westphalia

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby 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 Shelby County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby 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 Shelby 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 755-5640 for current fees.

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Use this form to assign a previously recorded mortgage to another party/entity/assignee. This is typically done when a mortgage has been sold. By law and to avoid penalty a notice of assignment must forwarded to the current borrowers updating them on the changes in their mortgage status.

(Iowa Assignment of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Iowa only

Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby 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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