Palo Alto County Correction Deed Form

Palo Alto County Corrective Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Palo Alto County Corrective Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Palo Alto County Completed Example of the Corrective Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Palo Alto County Recorder
Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: (712) 852-3701
Recording Tips for Palo Alto County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Palo Alto County
Properties in any of these areas use Palo Alto County forms:
- Ayrshire
- Curlew
- Cylinder
- Emmetsburg
- Graettinger
- Mallard
- Ruthven
- West Bend
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Palo Alto County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Palo Alto County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County?
Recording fees in Palo Alto County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 852-3701 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
In Iowa, use a correction deed to amend a previously recorded deed that contains a minor error.
A corrective deed is, in effect, an explanation and correction of an error in a prior instrument. As such, it passes no title and, except for the corrected item, reiterates and confirms the prior conveyance. It should be executed from the original grantor to the original grantee, and it needs to be recorded in order to be legally valid.
The correction deed must reference the original conveyance by type of error, date of execution and recording, as well as by recording number and location. Beyond that, it restates the information given in the prior deed, which remains on record and receives a cross-reference to the corrective instrument.
Deeds of correction are most appropriate for minor errors and omissions in the original deed, such as misspelled names, omission of marital status, or typos in the legal description. More substantial changes, such as adding a name to the title, changing the vesting information or the legal description of the property, may require a new deed of conveyance instead of a correction deed.
Correction deeds are exempt from state revenue tax pursuant to IRS 428A.2 (10) that exempts "deeds which, without additional consideration, confirm, correct, modify, or supplement a deed previously recorded." The exemption needs to be identified on the deed itself, or the declaration of value form must be submitted with the deed.
(Iowa Correction Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Palo Alto County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Correction Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Palo Alto County.
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