Our Mission
Connecting the public to recorded real estate documents and simplifying document submission with our online services.
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First launched statewide
What is Iowa Land Records?
Iowa Land Records is Iowa's statewide land records system, connecting all 99 counties to provide free search access to real estate records and offers a secure, efficient process to record documents electronically. Real estate documents in each county are managed and recorded by County Recorders, who also govern Iowa Land Records through standards and policies.
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As one of the first states to implement a statewide system, Iowa Land Records continues to pave the way in digital land recording and follows standards set by Iowa code, its ESS governing bodies, and Property Records Industry Association (PRIA).
HISTORY OF IOWA LAND RECORDS
The County Land Record Information System (now the Electronic Services Systems and Iowa Land Records) was established in 2003, when legislation enabled property records to be electronically archived. After a period of development and planning with the Iowa County Recorders Association (ICRA), the first generation of Iowa Land Records Search was launched in 2005. The following year, the electronic submission of documents for recording through Iowa Land Records was introduced. Electronic submission was made possible after the passage of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). As a result of this legislative action, Iowa became one of the first states to establish a statewide system for electronic recording.
As one of the first statewide property record systems, Iowa Land Records continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of County Recorders, industry professionals, and the communities it serves.
Search + ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
ILR SEARCH
ILR Search provides free, convenient access to real estate documents from all of Iowa's 99 counties in one platform. A secure username and password is required for all users.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
This electronic service provides a fast and efficient way to record documents without needing to mail or deliver documents in person. Most E-Submissions are reviewed and processed by the County Recorder in the ILR system within one business day.
28E Agreement
Iowa Land Records (Electronic Service System) is governed through a multi-county agreement established under Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code. The agreement has been approved by the Board of Supervisors in each participating Iowa county. The agreement was recently updated through an amendment adopted unanimously by the participating counties.
Iowa Land Records and the Electronic Services system serve all 99 Iowa counties, and act as a statewide coordinated land records system.