Wapello County Correction Deed Form

Last validated August 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Wapello County Corrective Deed Form

Wapello County Corrective Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/17/2026
Wapello County Corrective Deed Guide

Wapello County Corrective Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/2/2026
Wapello County Completed Example of the Corrective Deed Document

Wapello County Completed Example of the Corrective Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/30/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Wapello County Recorder

Address:
101 W 4th St
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

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

Phone: (641) 683-0045

Recording Tips for Wapello County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wapello County

Properties in any of these areas use Wapello County forms:

  • Agency
  • Blakesburg
  • Chillicothe
  • Eddyville
  • Eldon
  • Kirkville
  • Ottumwa

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wapello County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Wapello 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 Wapello 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 Wapello County?

Recording fees in Wapello County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 683-0045 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 Wapello County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Correction Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Wapello County.

Our Promise

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