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 clarifies that the $1 fee collected on each recorded transaction will be used specifically for maintaining a statewide internet site dedicated to preserving and maintaining public records, while eliminating previous purposes for this fee related to standards and processes for electronic documents.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new 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 change aims to provide counties with more flexibility in managing their recording fees and enhancing their electronic recording capabilities. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process of managing land records and improve access to public records through electronic means.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.604, 12C.7