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 each recorded transaction will now be dedicated solely to maintaining a statewide internet site for preserving and maintaining public records, eliminating previous purposes related to standards for recording and processing electronic documents.

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, to be paid to the recorder when filing or recording an instrument. This new fee structure aims to enhance the financial resources available for the management and maintenance of electronic recording systems and public records access. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process of managing land records while ensuring the preservation of public information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.604, 12C.7