Winneshiek County Court Officer Deed Form

Winneshiek County Court Officer Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Winneshiek County Court Officer Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Winneshiek County Completed Example of the Court Officer Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Additional Iowa and Winneshiek County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Winneshiek County Recorder
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Phone: (563) 382-3486
Recording Tips for Winneshiek County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
Cities and Jurisdictions in Winneshiek County
Properties in any of these areas use Winneshiek County forms:
- Calmar
- Castalia
- Decorah
- Fort Atkinson
- Highlandville
- Ossian
- Ridgeway
- Spillville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Winneshiek County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County?
Recording fees in Winneshiek County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (563) 382-3486 for current fees.
Have other questions? Contact our support team
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 Winneshiek County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Court Officer Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Winneshiek County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Winneshiek County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Winneshiek County Court Officer Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4572 Reviews )
Karen M.
May 31st, 2022
Great way to get the forms you need. Quick, easy and affordable
Thank you!
Gregory C.
March 17th, 2022
All of these forms should be downloadable in .zip format - having to do 8-9 downloads is ridiculous, respectfully.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Wendy S.
December 19th, 2019
Very easy and affordable.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lori G.
October 28th, 2020
This was so easy and seemless. I wish I had found deeds.com for eRecording sooner! I submitted my documents from the comfort of my office, they were great about communicating in a timely manner with updates. The next day I had copies of my recorded documents! I would highly recommend deeds.com!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Jordan L.
February 16th, 2023
Quick and easy. Lets do it again!
Thank you!
John Z.
November 5th, 2021
Very easy to use. Straight forward. Am glad I found the tools to process an important document of property ownership. Thanks much. Will recommend to friends and family.
Thank you!
Sara W.
November 9th, 2020
Got the legal forms, they worked. Nothing exciting but that probably a good thing.
Thank you Sara, we appreciate you.
Keri C.
June 10th, 2020
It was confusing at first, but the customer service was excellent and fast and I got everything taken care of right away. I'll use Deeds.com even after the recorder's office is open to the public.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Cheryl C.
February 23rd, 2023
my only problem is the cost of the form I downloaded. A bit cheaper would be nice
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
David L.
December 7th, 2021
Really a great service for a reasonable price. Will definitely use again.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Anna C.
February 9th, 2021
It was more detailed than the forms on other website, plus cheaper. I do not have date it was recorded in 2000 but did have date of warranty deed. Will that be ok with Recorder? Also did not want to date it today till I know when and where the Recorders office is located.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Robert K.
July 9th, 2022
This document was exactly what I needed and with the corresponding sample I was easily able to complete it. This saved me a lot of money by not having to hire an attorney to fill out a form. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
William B.
September 18th, 2020
Fastest online reply of nearly anything on the planet. Very impressed!!
Thank you!
James S.
September 21st, 2021
The affidavit guidance was a great help and helped reduce the stress that usually comes with dealing with legalese. The Preliminary Change of Ownership that CA requires is quite complex since it covers a hoard of situations. I was left with a bit of uncertainty, but I definitely wouldn't want to try it without guidance.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Lori W.
July 28th, 2023
Timely, efficient and easy to use.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!