Polk County Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Form
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Polk County Release of Easement, Right of Way Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Polk County Guidelines for Release of Easement / Access
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form

Polk County Completed Example of the Release of Easement Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Polk County Recorder
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2251
Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (515) 286-3160
Recording Tips for Polk County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
Cities and Jurisdictions in Polk County
Properties in any of these areas use Polk County forms:
- Alleman
- Altoona
- Ankeny
- Berwick
- Bondurant
- Clive
- Des Moines
- Elkhart
- Grimes
- Johnston
- Mitchellville
- Polk City
- Runnells
- Sheldahl
- Urbandale
- West Des Moines
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Polk County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Polk 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 Polk County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County?
Recording fees in Polk County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (515) 286-3160 for current fees.
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Use this form to release, terminate, extinguish a previously recorded document that involves access to and from a property.
Documents such as:
1. Easement Deeds or Agreements (An easement is a non-possessory interest in land, granting the right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, like a driveway or utility line)
2. Access Roads
3. Right of Ways
4. Utility Easements (Power, Gas, Water, Sewer, Etc.)
5. Drainage Easements
This document allows the owner of the land, burdened by the access and the party that benefits from the access, to sign an agreement releasing the property from such access, under the premises the benefiting party no longer needs access. Once the easement is successfully terminated and the release is recorded, it should be reflected in the title records for the property, effectively removing the easement from the property's title.
(Iowa Termination of Easement Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Polk County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way meets all recording requirements specific to Polk County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Polk 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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