Bill > HF1031

This bill addresses various aspects of county land records management and recording systems in Iowa, making several significant changes. The bill increases recording fees from five to ten dollars per page, with a maximum fee of two hundred fifty dollars for documents with twenty-five or more pages. It establishes new funds for county recorders, including a technology advancement fund and an electronic services system fund, with specific allocations of recording fees to these funds. The bill introduces new definitions related to land records, such as "electronic services system" and "qualified individual," and provides enhanced protections for certain professionals and individuals who may need to shield their personal information from public land records. It also updates document formatting standards, particularly for surveys, requiring specific information and legibility requirements. The bill creates a more robust framework for electronic document recording and searching, including mandating a statewide search website platform and establishing procedures for information shielding and redaction. Additionally, the legislation provides more flexibility for counties in managing their land record systems, allows for easier withdrawal from electronic recording agreements, and clarifies indexing and recording requirements for various types of documents. The bill aims to modernize and standardize land record management across Iowa counties, improving accessibility, security, and efficiency of public land records.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF1031