Clarke County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
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Clarke County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
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Clarke County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines
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Clarke County Completed Example of a Release of Real Estate Mortgage Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Clarke County Recorder
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (641) 342-3313
Recording Tips for Clarke County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Clarke County
Properties in any of these areas use Clarke County forms:
- Murray
- Osceola
- Woodburn
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clarke County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Clarke 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 Clarke County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County?
Recording fees in Clarke County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 342-3313 for current fees.
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This form is used by the current lender/mortgagee, (the mortgagee's personal representative or assignee, or those legally acting for the mortgagee, and in case of payment of a school fund mortgage the county auditor, within thirty days of payment in full, shall acknowledge satisfaction thereof by execution of an instrument of satisfaction which is in writing, refers to the mortgage, and is duly acknowledged and recorded.) (Iowa Code 655.1)
Iowa Code 655.5 -- Instrument of satisfaction
When the judgment is paid in full, the mortgagee shall file with the clerk a satisfaction of judgment which shall release the mortgage underlying the action. A mortgagee who fails to file a satisfaction within thirty days of receiving a written request shall be subject to reasonable damages and a penalty of five hundred dollars plus reasonable attorney fees incurred by the aggrieved party, to be recovered in an action for the satisfaction by the party aggrieved.
(Iowa Release of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Iowa only.
Important: Your property must be located in Clarke County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Release of Real Estate Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Clarke County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Clarke 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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