Decatur County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
Last validated October 20, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Decatur County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Davis City, Decatur, Garden Grove, Grand River, Lamoni, Leon, Van Wert, Weldon.
- 3 documents included
- Immediate PDF download
- Formatting guarantee
Decatur County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Decatur County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Decatur County Completed Example of a Release of Real Estate Mortgage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Iowa and Decatur County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Decatur County Recorder
Leon, Iowa 50144
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (515) 446-4322
Recording Tips for Decatur County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
Cities and Jurisdictions in Decatur County
Properties in any of these areas use Decatur County forms:
- Davis City
- Decatur
- Garden Grove
- Grand River
- Lamoni
- Leon
- Van Wert
- Weldon
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Decatur County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Decatur 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 Decatur County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County?
Recording fees in Decatur County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (515) 446-4322 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
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 Decatur County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Release of Real Estate Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Decatur County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Decatur 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.
Save Time and Money
Get your Decatur County Release of Real Estate Mortgage form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4,829 Reviews )
Cecil S. 5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT SERVICE DONE WELL AND QUICKLY
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Michael M. 5 out of 5 stars
THE PROCESS WENT VERY SMOOTH AND EASY
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Judy K. 5 out of 5 stars
Your customer service is superb. I ordered the wrong form, and you were so quick to resolve my problem. I will be using your site again.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Peter R. 5 out of 5 stars
Great site makes this procedure easy to do,thanks
Thank you!
Craig W. 5 out of 5 stars
This is a great way to get paper work to the land love it
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lance G. 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and dependable service, which is so critical in the real estate business. Excellent experience.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Patrick P. 5 out of 5 stars
Great service! I found out how easy it was for me to record a deed. I saved about $200 using deeds.com. The sample form really helped. Thanks!
Thank you!
Brandi P. 3 out of 5 stars
The service itself is great, but the deed sample I ordered wasn't as accurate as I'd hoped. I needed to correct and resubmit. Not a huge deal, but a bit of an inconvenience.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Raad A. 3 out of 5 stars
Not easy to navigate
Thank you for your feedback.
VALETA J. 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to navigate
Thank you!
Coralis M. 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, efficient and professional service! Thanks
Thank you!
Robert G. 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent. I needed a NOC recorded immediately and you guys made it happen when all other avenues looked like they were not going to be possible. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Susan S. 5 out of 5 stars
I just started using Deeds.com but so far it has been a very easy and pleasant experience. I work in the area of family law and I was thrilled to find a service that offers the recoding of deeds via e-recording.
Glad we could be of service Susan, thank you for your kind words. Have an amazing day!
Eddy C & Tina H. 2 out of 5 stars
did not use, much to expensive.
Thank you for your feedback. We do hope that you found something more suitable to your needs elsewhere. Have a wondaful day.
Lynne B. 5 out of 5 stars
It was very easy to navigate and very fast response time.
Thank you!