HSB 761: Relating to a convenience fee for recording instruments in a county by a person who is not a resident of the county

What it does

This bill allows a county recorder to charge, in addition to any other fee imposed by law, a convenience fee for the filing or recording of an instrument for a person who is not a resident of the county, unless that person pays property tax to the county and provides proof of payment. The recorder shall not charge a convenience fee in excess of $10. Moneys collected from the assessment of a convenience fee pursuant to the bill shall be deposited in the county’s county recorder’s records management fund and used for specified purposes.

House subcommittee · named March 5, 2026

• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R) · jane.bloomingdale@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 4 against

For: Iowa County Recorders Association; Iowa State Association of Counties

Against: Iowa Association of Realtors; Iowa Bankers Association; Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp.; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. March 5, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. March 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Bloomingdale, Jones and Wilson
3. March 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. April 15, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. April 15, 2026Committee vote: 16–8
6. April 15, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2775