Montgomery County Certificate of Satisfaction Form
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Montgomery County Certificate of Satisfaction Form
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Montgomery County Certificate of Satisfaction Guide
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Where to Record Your Documents
Montgomery County Recorder
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (712) 623-4363
Recording Tips for Montgomery County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Have the property address and parcel number ready
Cities and Jurisdictions in Montgomery County
Properties in any of these areas use Montgomery County forms:
- Elliott
- Grant
- Red Oak
- Stanton
- Villisca
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Montgomery County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Recording fees in Montgomery County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 623-4363 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 Montgomery County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Satisfaction meets all recording requirements specific to Montgomery County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Montgomery 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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