Wapello County Easement Deed Form
Last validated June 18, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Wapello County Easement Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Wapello County Easement Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Wapello County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Wapello County Guide to Writing an Easement Description
A Description of the Easement will be required. This will show how to write an acceptable description for a Right of Way Easement, which gives access, to and from - point A to point B.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Wapello County Recorder
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (641) 683-0045
Recording Tips for Wapello County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
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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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.
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An easement is the right to use another person's real property for a specific purpose. There are four ways to create an easement in Iowa: by an express grant or reservation, by prescription, by necessity, and by implication. Solar easements may also be granted in Iowa. To obtain such an easement, an owner of real property may apply to the solar access regulatory board for an order granting a solar access easement. The application must be filed according to 564A.4 of the Iowa Code.
When any person is in the use of a way, privilege, or other easement in the land of another, the owner of the land in such case may give notice in writing to the person claiming or using the way, privilege, or easement of the owner's intention to dispute any right arising from such claim or use (564.4). The notice to prevent acquisition, when served and recorded as provided, will be an interpretation of such use, and prevent the acquiring of any right thereto by the continuance thereof (564.5).
Similar to other real property interests, an easement must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor. The deed will not be deemed lawfully recorded until it has been previously acknowledged or proved in the manner prescribed by Iowa Statutes, chapter 9b. The acknowledgment of an easement deed, whether made within the state of Iowa, outside the state, outside the United States, or under federal authority, should comply with the provisions of chapter 9b of the Iowa Statutes. Notary acts in Iowa can be performed by any of the following: a notary public of the state; a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of the state; a person authorized by Iowa law to administer oaths; any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of Iowa; or a registrar of vital statistics or a designee of a registrar of vital statistics (9B.10). Notarial acts must be evidenced by a certificate, which must meet the requirements as listed in 9B.15 of the Iowa Statutes.
Unless an easement deed is filed and recorded in the county in which the real estate is located, it will not be valid against subsequent purchasers for a valuable consideration, without notice, or against the state or any of its political subdivisions during and after condemnation proceedings against the real estate. An interest in real estate evidenced by a filed instrument will have priority over any lien that is given equal precedence with ordinary taxes, except for the provisions listed in 558.41 of the Iowa Statutes.
(Iowa Easement 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 Easement Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Wapello County.
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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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May 6th, 2026
Not good. The blanks on the form, supposedly especially tailored for the specific county, didn't have enough space for a document name or the doc #. I had to retype the whole doc myself.
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Peter L.
February 6th, 2026
Waiting for response to questions about TOD deed. Language doesn't accommodate more than one Grantor and user cannot edit language.
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