Winnebago County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
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Winnebago County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Winnebago County Release of Real Estate Mortgage Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Winnebago County Completed Example of a Release of Real Estate Mortgage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Winnebago County Recorder
Forest City, Iowa 50436
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (641) 585-2094
Recording Tips for Winnebago County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Winnebago County
Properties in any of these areas use Winnebago County forms:
- Buffalo Center
- Forest City
- Lake Mills
- Leland
- Rake
- Scarville
- Thompson
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Winnebago County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
Recording fees in Winnebago County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 585-2094 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Winnebago 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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