ESS was established by the county boards of supervisors in 2005 at the direction of the Iowa Legislature. During the 2021 legislative session county recorders sought permission from the General Assembly to amend the 28E agreement, and the legislature granted this request. See House File 527.

Iowa Land Records along with the Iowa County Recorders Association is hosting a webinar for County Supervisors. The webinar will provide an explanation of the 28E Amendment and the purpose behind it.