Shelby County Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Form

Last validated October 2, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Shelby County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Defiance, Earling, Elk Horn, Harlan, Irwin, Kirkman, Panama, Portsmouth and 1 more.

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Shelby County Limited Power of Attorney Form

Shelby County Limited Power of Attorney Form

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

Document last validated 8/31/2026
Shelby County Limited Power of Attorney Guidelines

Shelby County Limited Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 10/2/2026
Shelby County Completed Example of the Limited Power of Attorney Document

Shelby County Completed Example of the Limited Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 6/23/2026
Shelby County Agents Certification Form

Shelby County Agents Certification Form

Often required by third parties.

Document last validated 9/30/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Shelby County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 612 Court St, Rm 201 / PO Box 67
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0067

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (712) 755-5640

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Defiance
  • Earling
  • Elk Horn
  • Harlan
  • Irwin
  • Kirkman
  • Panama
  • Portsmouth
  • Westphalia

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby 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 Shelby 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 755-5640 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 Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

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