The Monroe County, Iowa Recorders office maintains and records official records of documents affecting title to property and miscellaneous documents dating back to 1838.

The Monroe County Recorder’s office maintains and records official records of documents affecting title to property and miscellaneous documents. These records date back to 1838.

Most recorded documents are public record and can be viewed in-office:

	Deeds
	Contracts
	Mortgages
	Assignments, Releases
	Federal and State Tax Liens
	Affidavits
	Plats & Surveys
	Section Corner Certificates
	Military Service Records
	Easements
	Condemnations
	Trade Names
	Leases
	28E & Drainage Agreements
	Bills of Sale
	Articles of Incorporation
	Financing Statements
	Other Numerous Documents

The Iowa County Association of Recorders has a statewide website, titled Iowa County Land Record Information System or CLRIS. This website has indexing and images of recorded documents available for viewing. The website is found at http://iowalandrecords.org/portal. Businesses and individuals need to register as a public user before using the website.

Click on the links below for more specific information about the other Recorders services.

Recorders Home Page

Genealogy Information

Military Service Records Information

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»Document Formatting Standards
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