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Mahaska County Court Officer Deed Form

Mahaska County Court Officer Deed Form

Mahaska County Court Officer Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
Mahaska County Court Officer Deed Guide

Mahaska County Court Officer Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Mahaska County Completed Example of the Court Officer Deed Document

Mahaska County Completed Example of the Court Officer Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/13/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Mahaska County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 106 S First St, 1st floor
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: (641) 673-8187

Recording Tips for Mahaska County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mahaska County

Properties in any of these areas use Mahaska County forms:

  • Barnes City
  • Beacon
  • Cedar
  • Fremont
  • Leighton
  • New Sharon
  • Oskaloosa
  • Rose Hill
  • University Park

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mahaska County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska County?

Recording fees in Mahaska County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 673-8187 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

When a property owner dies in Iowa, title to his or her real property passes by means of the decedent's will, or, in the absence of a will, via the laws of intestate succession established in the probate code, codified at chapter 633 of the Iowa Code.

Probate is the court procedure through which a decedent's will is proved and his or her estate is settled. The probate process takes place in the county in which the decedent was domiciled at the time of his or her death.
Pursuant to designation in the decedent's will or priority to administer the decedent's estate, as established by Iowa Code 633.227, the court appoints a personal representative (PR) who will oversee the estate's administration. The PR is either called an executor, when named by a decedent's will, or an administrator, in the absence of a will or lack of designation in a will. Regardless, the fiduciary duties of the personal representative remain the same, including marshalling the decedent's assets, paying debts and valid claims on the estate, and distributing the remainder of the estate to beneficiaries.

Title to real property that does not transfer outside of the probate process by means of a survivorship interest or trust must pass by means of a deed. Depending on the situation, a PR may be directed by the terms of a will to sell real property, or might need to consolidate the estate by selling property. The PR will need to petition the court for an order of sale if a power of sale is not set forth in a will. In Iowa, PRs use a court officer deed to transfer property from a decedent's estate to a distributee or purchaser.

A court officer's deed must meet all state and local standards, and might also require additional supporting documentation. The completed deed is executed and signed by the PR of the decedent's estate and recorded in the office of the recorder of land records in the county where the subject real property is situated. Iowa requires additional documentation when recording land records, including a Ground Water Hazard Statement (GWHS) and a Declaration of Value (DOV), unless a revenue tax exemption is claimed on the face of the conveyancing document.

As always, consult a lawyer with any questions regarding estate administration and court officer deeds in Iowa.

(Iowa Court Officer Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Court Officer Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Mahaska County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Mahaska County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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