Polk County Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Form
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Polk County Limited Power of Attorney Form
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Polk County Limited Power of Attorney Guidelines
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Polk County Completed Example of the Limited Power of Attorney Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Polk County Agents Certification Form
Often required by third parties.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Polk County Recorder
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2251
Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (515) 286-3160
Recording Tips for Polk County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Polk County
Properties in any of these areas use Polk County forms:
- Alleman
- Altoona
- Ankeny
- Berwick
- Bondurant
- Clive
- Des Moines
- Elkhart
- Grimes
- Johnston
- Mitchellville
- Polk City
- Runnells
- Sheldahl
- Urbandale
- West Des Moines
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Polk County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Polk 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 Polk County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County?
Recording fees in Polk County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (515) 286-3160 for current fees.
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Use this Limited Power of Attorney to appoint an Agent to purchase a specific property. In this form the principal empowers the agent to perform every act necessary and requisite to negotiate, agree to and consummate, on whatever terms your agent deems appropriate, the purchase and financing for the purchase of the real property described, including without limitation the review, approval, acceptance, execution or delivery of any escrow instructions, any contract, any deed, any note, any trust deed, any other debt, security or financing document, any other document required from you by the seller, your lender, if any, any escrow agent, any title insurer or any other party affiliated with the transaction or any other document required for you that relates to the specific transaction
This form (must be signed by the principal(s)or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual, other than any prospective agent, directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney. A power of attorney must be acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments. An agent named in the power of attorney shall not notarize the principal's signature. An acknowledged signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine.) (633B.105 Execution)
Once completed this Limited Power of Attorney is recorded in the County where the subject property is located.
(Iowa Limited POA-Purchase Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Polk County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property meets all recording requirements specific to Polk County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Polk 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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