The Adair County Recorder's office maintains and records official records of documents affecting title to property and miscellaneous documents.

The County Recorder is responsible for recording:

For land record searches you must use the Iowa County Land Record Information System:

Iowa County Land Record Information System (January 1, 1991 - Present)

The Iowa County Association of Recorders has a statewide website, Iowa County Land Record Information System (CLRIS).  This website has indexing and images of recorded documents available for viewing.  Businesses and individuals need to register as a public user before using the website.  CLRIS has the capability of accepting e-submission filings.  These real estate documents are submitted online for official recording in a county in Iowa. 

Document Formatting Standards - State of Iowa 

Recording Fees Quick Guide 

Recorder's Cover Sheet 

Trade Name

Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator

Declaration of Value Form

Groundwater Hazard Forms

Starting September 2010 the County Recorder must only accept the new form that includes the Private Sewage Disposal check off.  For additional information contact Stephen Patterson, Head Sanitarian of Adair County Environmental Health, 641-747-8320 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Adair County New Non-Public Water Supply Well Regulations

For additional information contact Stephen Patterson, Head Sanitarian of Adair County Environmental Health, 641-747-8320 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .