Estate Planning & Probate in Floyd County, Iowa

There are two reasons people look up Floyd County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.

The Probate Process in Floyd County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Floyd County, probate runs through the District Court at 101 South Main Street, Suite 403, Charles City. The court sits in the 2nd Judicial District.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Floyd County · 2nd Judicial District

Address

101 South Main Street, Suite 403Charles City, IA 50616

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneysSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Floyd County · Amy Assink

Address

101 S Main St, Ste 305Charles City, IA 50616

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via Iowa Land RecordsE-recording info →
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$7 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

Local Procedures at the District Court

Per Iowa Court Rule 16.411, when filing original documents (including wills) electronically via EDMS, the filer must scan and upload the document, then retain the original for at least 2 years or until conclusion of the case, appeal, or estate (whichever is later). The original must be delivered to the court immediately upon request. Exception: Wills in safekeeping may still be submitted in paper form.

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