Recorder Offices
Hardin County Recorder
Courthouse - 1215 Edgington Ave, Suite 4, Eldora, Iowa 50627
8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
641-939-8178

About Hardin County Recorder
The County Recorder is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property located in Hardin County.Recording Fees
To record a deed or mortgage, the fee is $7 for the first page and $5 for each additional page.An auditor transfer fee of $5 may apply to the recording of documents involving multiple sections of townships sections or city blocks.
Documents that do not conform to the standards will be charged an additional $10 recording fee.
Note that recording fees are subject to change. Please verify the information with the local recorder's office.
Document Formatting Requirements
• Documents should consist of one or more individual pages. Pages may be stapled together for presentation for recording, but may not be permanently bound or in a continuous form. Paper should be white, of at least 20 pound weight, and free from watermarks.• The paper size shall be no wider than 8.5 inches and no longer than 14 inches.
• All pre-printed text in the document should be at least 8 point. All other text that is typed or computer generated should be at least 10 point. This includes but is not limited to the names of all parties to an agreement.
• On the first page, provide a top margin of at least 3 inches. This should be left blank for the recorder. All other margins should be a minimum of ¾ of an inch. Non-essential information such as page numbers or customer notations may be placed in the margins, except for the top margins.
• Each document should be of sufficient legibility to produce a clear reproduction.
• All signatures should be in dark black or blue ink and of sufficient color and clarity to ensure that the signature is readable when the document is reproduced. All names should be typed, printed, or stamped beneath the original signature.
• Embossed or inked stamps shall not cover or otherwise materially interfere with any part of the document.
• Transfer tax is collected on a conveyance of property.
• A person interested in transferring real property, or a broker or salesperson acting on behalf of the person, shall deliver a written disclosure statement to a person interested in being transferred the real property. The disclosure statement must be delivered prior to either making a written offer for the transfer of the real property, or accepting a written offer for the transfer of the real property. The disclosure statement may be filed with the county recorder with the instruments affecting the transfer of real estate.
Each document that is presented for recording shall have the following information on the first page, immediately below the 3-inch top margin:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the individual who prepared the document.
2. The name of the taxpayer and a complete mailing address for any document or instrument of conveyance.
3. A return mailing address.
4. The title of the document.
5. All grantors names.
6. All grantees names.
7. Any address required by statute.
8. The legal description of the property and parcel identification number
If there is not sufficient space on the first page for this information, submitters should provide the page reference of the document where the information is located. This should be listed on the first page of the document.
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Hardin County Recorder
Courthouse - 1215 Edgington Ave, Suite 4, Eldora, Iowa 50627
8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
641-939-8178
Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Easement Deed
Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way
Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant
Trustee Warranty Deed
Court Officer Deed
Affidavit of Individual Trustee
Affidavit of Corporate Trustee
Purchaser Affidavit
Mineral Deed
Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants
Real Estate Mortgage and Promissory Note
Release of Real Estate Mortgage
Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage
Real Estate Contract-Installments
Full Release of Real Estate Contract
Memorandum of Contract
Full Release of Memorandum of Contract
General Power of Attorney
Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property
Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property
Disclaimer of Interest
Certificate of Trust
Contractor Notice to Owner
Claim of Mechanics Lien
Verified Statement of Account
Notice to Primary Contractor
Subcontractor Notice to Owner
Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien
Certificate of Satisfaction
Conditional Lien Waiver upon Progress Payment
Unconditional Waiver upon Progress Payment
Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment
Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
Supplemental Documents
Real Estate Transfer Declaration of Value Form
Iowa Document
Declaration of Value - Detailed Filing Instructions
Iowa Document
Transfer Tax Table
Iowa Document
Iowa Homestead Exemption Application
Iowa Document
Real Estate Transfer - Groundwater Hazard Statement
Iowa Document
Instruction for Groundwater Hazard Statement
Iowa Document
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