HF 633 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act concerning county recorder policies and procedures including the imposition of fees and the establishment of funds, and including transition and effective date provisions.

HF 633 modernizes county land record systems in Iowa by establishing electronic filing standards and restructuring recording fees. It requires county recorders to collect $10 per page (max $500 for 50+ pages) for physical documents, with $2 per document directed to a Technology Advancement Fund for equipment and digital conversion, and $3 per document to an Electronic Services System Fund for statewide electronic record access. The bill prohibits counties from paying filing fees (except treasurers) and mandates that fees only cover direct costs like technology, excluding office expenses. These changes affect property owners paying recording fees, county recorders managing land records, and the public accessing digital records. The law also defines key terms like "electronic services system" and sets standards for secure, accessible digital land record management.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Shannon Latham
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