Iowa Deed Forms (4)

Iowa Deed Forms (4)

An Iowa deed is a document that records the transfer of a property’s title from one party to another and acts as evidence of ownership. They are usually used to legally convey property from a seller to a buyer. The completed form will include both parties’ information, the purchase price, a description of the property, and the signature of the person transferring the property.

Last updated June 5th, 2025

An Iowa deed is a document that records the transfer of a property’s title from one party to another and acts as evidence of ownership. They are usually used to legally convey property from a seller to a buyer. The completed form will include both parties’ information, the purchase price, a description of the property, and the signature of the person transferring the property.

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Deed of Trust – Puts a property title under the care of a trustee as security on a lender’s expense to a borrower.

 

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General Warranty Deed – Guarantees the quality of the property’s title, meaning that it is free of any claims.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – A deed that provides no warranty to the grantee regarding the property’s title.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Only warrants that there are no claims on the property relating to its current owner.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White, 20lb weight minimum, no watermarks, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3″ top margin of first page, all other margins at least 3/4″

Font – Pre-printed text: at least 8 pt / Other text: at least 10pt[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The deed must be acknowledged by a notary public.[2]

Where to Record – Deeds are filed at the County Recording Office for the county where the property is located.

Cost – $7 for one page, $5 for each additional page. Other fees and transfer taxes may also apply.[3]

Additional Forms

Declaration of Value – Discloses the property value, type of sale, classification, and assessment. Required unless transfer is exempt (see instructions).[4]

Groundwater Hazard Statement – Disclose whether any groundwater hazards are present on the property. Must be attached to Declaration of Value unless exempt.[5]