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Jefferson County Real Estate Mortgage and Promissory Note Form

Jefferson County Real Estate Mortgage Form

Jefferson County Real Estate Mortgage Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/30/2025
Jefferson County Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Jefferson County Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/17/2025
Jefferson County Completed Example of a Real Estate Mortgage Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of a Real Estate Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/16/2025
Jefferson County Promissory Note Form

Jefferson County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Mortgage document.

Document Last Validated 7/11/2025
Jefferson County Promissory Note Guidelines

Jefferson County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/1/2025
Jefferson County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/5/2025
Jefferson County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Jefferson County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Issue to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 4/2/2025
Jefferson County Residential Property Disclosure Statement Form

Jefferson County Residential Property Disclosure Statement Form

Required with residential property.

Document Last Validated 8/6/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jefferson County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 51 W Briggs Ave
Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2820

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

Phone: (641) 472-4331

Recording Tips for Jefferson County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jefferson County

Properties in any of these areas use Jefferson County forms:

  • Batavia
  • Fairfield
  • Libertyville
  • Lockridge
  • Packwood

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jefferson County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jefferson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

Recording fees in Jefferson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 472-4331 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 Jefferson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jefferson County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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