Iron County Recorder Information

About Iron County Recorder

Real property documents pertaining to property in Iron County can be taken to the County Recorder. Once recorded, a document is public record and is open to inspection.

Recording Fees

Each Document - $40 and if an instrument contains
more than 10 descriptions, $2 for each additional description;

Federal Tax Lien or Release $40.00

Mining Location $40.00

Affidavits of Labor $40.00
Each claim over 10 ($2 per claim)

Recording Subdivision Plats, $50 per page, plus $2 per lot or unit.

Copy Fees
Copy of recorded document $1.00
Xerox copies (per copy) 10 cents
Email $1.00
Certificate under seal $5.00

Plat & Map Fees
Ownership Plat, 18x18 $3.00
Official Plat, 24x36 $5.00
Brian Head/Enoch/Cedar City/Parowan Maps $10.00
County Map $5.00

County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local recording office directly.

Document Formatting Requirements

* Documents submitted for recording must be originals or a copy certified by a public office of record.

* The text of the instrument shall be in the English language or shall be accompanied by an accurate English translation.

* Each instrument presented to the County Recorder should have names printed or typed beneath signatures.

* Paper should be white and 8.5 x 11 inches in size.

* On the first page, a blank area of at least 2.5 x 4.5 should be provided in the upper right corner. This is a statutorily required measurement; however, the Iron County Recorder asks that at least a 3 x 1.75 inch space be provided on the first page.

* Subsequent margins should be at least 1 inch.

* The text of the document should be in black ink, with a font size of at least 10 point.

* A brief caption or title should be on the first page of the instrument and should state the nature of the transaction.

* A legible and accurate legal description must be provided. A tax serial number should also be provided, but this is not considered to be part of the legal description. It may be indicated in the margin of the instrument.

* The grantor's original signature must be on the document.

* An original notary public acknowledgment must be provided.

* Any document of conveyance must contain the grantee's name and mailing address. Additionally, a mailing address to be used for assessment and taxation is required to be given.

* If a person submits a document for recording that is subject to and complies with the Real Estate Settlement and Procedure Act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq. for a residential property described in Subsection (4)(a), the person shall notify the county recorder by including the word "RESPA" in at least 16 point font on the front page of each document. The County Recorder may use the RESPA fees but is not required to refund a fee or change a fee amount shown on a recorded RESPA document.

WATER RIGHTS ADDENDA

If submitting a deed that conveys a fee simple title to land or if conveying water rights without conveying title to land, a water rights addendum must be included with the deed when it is presented for recording.

A water rights addendum identifies and describes the water rights that are transferred under an applicable deed or states that no water rights are transferred under the applicable deed.

The grantor is required to complete and sign the water rights addendum. The grantee should sign the addendum to acknowledge receipt. The grantee's signature can be a facsimile or done by electronic means.