This bill amends existing laws regarding county recorder fees and the management of land record information systems in Iowa. It requires county recorders to upload data and images of recorded documents to the county land record information system, while removing the previous requirement to comply with the governing board's policies and procedures. Additionally, the bill mandates that the county land record information system must support uploads from each county's recording software provider. The bill also specifies that the $1 fee collected on recorded transactions will now be dedicated solely to maintaining a statewide internet site for preserving and maintaining public records, eliminating previous purposes related to standards for electronic documents and redaction processes.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision allowing a board of supervisors or alternative county government to adopt an additional fee, not exceeding $10 per transaction, for filing or recording instruments in the recorder's office. This new fee structure aims to enhance the funding available for electronic recording and transactions, as well as the development of internet sites for public access to records and information. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process of managing land records while ensuring the preservation of public records through updated funding mechanisms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.604, 12C.7