The Iowa Land Records development team continues to make progress on the E-Submission 2.0 recorders interface, moving administrative functions from the legacy interface to the new one. As these administrative functions are developed in the new interface, the Iowa Land...
The pandemic seems to be far from over, and there are still many unknowns we are all facing. However, as the State of Iowa has lifted restrictions, county offices have reopened to the public, each with their own set of screening protocols and procedures in place. It’s...
If you have an economic interest in the real estate industry, then you know the value of stability in the marketplace. Significant events with adverse economic impacts, such as COVID-19 and a derecho, can have a cascading effect on jobs, families, and the economy...
Iowa county recorders continue to provide services, even when the courthouse doors are closed. Mail is received and processed regularly. In fact, many counties set up drop boxes to more easily receive paper documents for recording or other processing. Electronically...
Just over three weeks ago, on March 17, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds declared a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in Iowa. It was the first of several declarations that would be issued in the following weeks that closed businesses, limited public gatherings and...
The adoption of electronic filing has significantly improved the efficiency of recording official documents and the processes associated with completing a real estate transaction. This was made possible through the Iowa Land Records system, which has integrated the...
