The Cherokee County, Iowa Recorders office maintains and records official
records of documents affecting title to property and miscellaneous documents
dating back to 1838.
County Seat Cherokee County Courthouse
520 West Main
Cherokee, IA 51012
Cherokee County, Iowa -
Land Records and Records Management
Land Records and Records Management
The Cherokee 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. Businesses and individuals need to register as a
public user before using the website.
The statewide Iowa County Land Record Information System (CLRIS) has the
capability of accepting e-submission filings. These real estate documents are
submitted over the Internet for official recording in a county in Iowa.
Attorneys, real estate agents, closing agents and other authorized parties can
submit documents to a website for recording. Go to
http://iowalandrecords.org/portal for more information.
Click on the links below for more specific information about the
other Recorders services.
Address of
Recorder's office: 520 W. Main
Cherokee, IA 51012
Hours Office is open: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone Number: (712) 225-6735
FAX Number: (712) 225-6754
Office holder name: Dawn Jones Coombs
Employees in
Recorder's Office: Deputy Recorder Linda Ruschmann
Every effort is made to insure accurate information is posted to this
site. However, Cherokee County, Iowa does not warrant
or guarantee the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of the
content on this site or content which is referenced by
or linked to this site. Redistribution of data from this site for
commercial purposes is prohibited.
Deeds 
