Des Moines County Real Estate Mortgage and Promissory Note Form

Last validated November 6, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Des Moines County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Burlington, Danville, Mediapolis, Middletown, Sperry, West Burlington, Yarmouth.

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Des Moines County Real Estate Mortgage Form

Des Moines County Real Estate Mortgage Form

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

Document last validated 9/10/2026
Des Moines County Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Des Moines County Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/24/2026
Des Moines County Completed Example of a Real Estate Mortgage Document

Des Moines County Completed Example of a Real Estate Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 11/5/2026
Des Moines County Promissory Note Form

Des Moines County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Mortgage document.

Document last validated 7/7/2026
Des Moines County Promissory Note Guidelines

Des Moines County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/29/2026
Des Moines County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Des Moines County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/16/2026
Des Moines County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Des Moines County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Issue to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.

Document last validated 8/28/2026
Des Moines County Residential Property Disclosure Statement Form

Des Moines County Residential Property Disclosure Statement Form

Required with residential property.

Document last validated 11/6/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Des Moines County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 513 N Main St / PO Box 277
Burlington, Iowa 52601

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri

Phone: (319) 753-8221

Recording Tips for Des Moines County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Des Moines County

Properties in any of these areas use Des Moines County forms:

  • Burlington
  • Danville
  • Mediapolis
  • Middletown
  • Sperry
  • West Burlington
  • Yarmouth

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Des Moines County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines County?

Recording fees in Des Moines County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (319) 753-8221 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Use these forms to finance real property - vacant land, residential, condominiums, small commercial, rental and planned unit developments. This mortgage has the option of being used as a purchase money mortgage defined by Iowa Code 654.12b (shall have priority over and is senior to preexisting judgments against the purchaser and any other right, title, interest, or lien arising either directly or indirectly by, through, or under the purchaser.) (IC654.12b(1))

[A mortgage is a purchase money mortgage to the extent it is either:
a. Taken or retained by the seller of the real estate to secure all or part of its price, including all costs in connection with the purchase.
b. Taken by a lender who, by making an advance or incurring an obligation, provides funds to enable the purchaser to acquire rights in the real estate, including all costs in connection with the purchase, if the funds are in fact so used. Except when it is a refinancing of an existing purchase money mortgage between the same lender and purchaser and no new funds are advanced, a mortgage given to secure funds which are used to pay off another mortgage is not a purchase money mortgage.
2. If more than one purchase money mortgage exists, the first mortgage to be recorded has priority. In order to be entitled to the rights provided by this section, the mortgage must contain a recital that it is a purchase money mortgage. However, failure to include the recital in the mortgage shall not prevent a mortgage otherwise qualifying as a purchase money mortgage from being a purchase money mortgage for purposes other than this section. The rights in this section are in addition to, and the obligations are not in derogation of, all rights provided by common law.] [Iowa Code 654.12B]

A mortgage and promissory note that include stringent default terms and conditions can be beneficial to the lender.

(Iowa Mortgage Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in Iowa only.

Important: Your property must be located in Des Moines County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Real Estate Mortgage and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Des Moines County.

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