Shelby County Purchaser Affidavit Form

Last validated June 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Shelby County Purchasers Affidavit Form

Shelby County Purchasers Affidavit Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/5/2026
Shelby County Purchaser Affidavit Guide

Shelby County Purchaser Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/1/2026
Shelby County Completed Example of the Purchaser Affidavit document

Shelby County Completed Example of the Purchaser Affidavit document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/29/2026

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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
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired

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

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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. 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 Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 755-5640 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Some situations may require the purchaser under a trustee's deed to record a purchaser's affidavit along with the trustee's deed and trustee's affidavit.

The purchaser's affidavit is executed by the grantee of a trustee's deed and acknowledges receipt of a trustee's affidavit under Iowa Code 614.14.

(Iowa Purchasers Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) Consult a lawyer with questions about trustee's deeds and affidavits.

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

This Purchaser Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

Our Promise

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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