Howard County, Iowa Recorders fees for services are listed on this page.

Howard County Recorder/Registrar charges the following amounts for services listed.

	COPY FEES
	Copies: $.50 per page
	Certified Copies: $5.00 certification fee, plus $.50 per page copy fee
	RECORDING FEES (Effective July 1, 2011)
	$7.00 for 1st page, plus $5.00 for each additional page
	EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING
	Plats of survey: $7.00 for 1st page, plus $5.00 for each additional page
	Documents that convey property: $7.00 for 1st page, plus $5.00 for each additional page, PLUS Auditor transfer fee of $5.00 for each township section or city block

INFORMATION
Mail to and make checks payable to:
Howard County Recorder
Cherri L. Caffrey
137 North Elm Street
Cresco, IA 52136

Phone: 563.547.3621
Fax: 563.547.1103

	Separate checks for recording fees and real estate transfer tax appreciated
	Send a self-addressed stamped return envelope with all filings
	Documents usually mailed back the day after recording

When Referencing a Related Document:

Please use a Book and Page (Example: Book 247 Page 34).

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