Lee County Certificate of Satisfaction Form
Last validated August 18, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Lee County Certificate of Satisfaction Form
Fill in the blank Certificate of Satisfaction form formatted to comply with all Iowa recording and content requirements.
Lee County Certificate of Satisfaction Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Lee County Completed Example of the Certificate of Satisfaction Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Lee County Recorder
Fort Madison, Iowa 52627
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (319) 372-1070
Keokuk Historical Land Records
Keokuk, Iowa 52632
Hours: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:30 Tue & Thu
Phone: (319) 524-1126
Recording Tips for Lee County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons
Cities and Jurisdictions in Lee County
Properties in any of these areas use Lee County forms:
- Argyle
- Denmark
- Donnellson
- Fort Madison
- Houghton
- Keokuk
- Montrose
- Pilot Grove
- Saint Paul
- West Point
- Wever
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lee County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lee 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 Lee County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County?
Recording fees in Lee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (319) 372-1070 for current fees.
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Acknowledging a Satisfied Lien Claim in Iowa
Lien claimants are required to file a certificate of satisfaction under Iowa law when an underlying lien has been paid off or otherwise fully satisfied and the owner has made written demand for its discharge. The certificate instructs the clerk of records to strike the lien from the record upon a sworn statement by the claimant that the lien should be discharged.
When a mechanic's lien is satisfied by payment of the claim, the claimant must acknowledge the liens satisfaction upon the mechanic's lien book, or otherwise in writing, and, if the claimant neglects to do so for thirty (30) days after demand in writing is personally served upon the claimant, the claimant shall forfeit and pay twenty-five dollars to the owner or contractor, and be liable to any person injured to the extent of the injury. I.C. 572.23(1).
If acknowledgment of satisfaction is not filed within thirty (30) of the demand in writing, the party serving the demand or causing the demand to be served may file for record with the clerk of the district court a copy of the demand with proofs of service attached and endorsed and, in case of service by publication, a personal affidavit that personal service could not be made within the State of Iowa. I.C. 572.23(2).
Upon completion of the requirements for filing the certificate of satisfaction, the record of the lien's discharge will operate as a constructive notice to all parties of the due forfeiture and cancellation of the lien. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a legal professional. Please contact an Iowa attorney with any questions about discharging a satisfied lien.
Important: Your property must be located in Lee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Satisfaction meets all recording requirements specific to Lee County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lee 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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March 2nd, 2026
PDF fields change font sizes leading to an unprofessional-appearing printed page. The examples for "Convey to" section don't include how to specify just one person instead of a married couple. Maybe that is simple but it would help to spell it out in an example. Haven't submitted to County Recorder yet, so will find out if it is acceptable.
Thank you for the feedback Brian.
The font issue is caused by using a PDF viewer other than Adobe Acrobat Reader. Our form fields are set to a uniform 12-point font, but non-Adobe viewers often render form fields inconsistently. Opening and printing the form with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader will resolve that.
Regarding the examples, that's a fair point, we'll look at expanding them.