Yes: in Iowa, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the Iowa Supreme Court, Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Attorney Disciplinary Boards. You can check a name yourself on Search Lawyers Licensed in Iowa.
Real estate attorneys in Iowa: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Iowa?
No Iowa statute or court rule read requires an attorney at closing, but nonlawyers may not prepare deeds (Iowa Court Rule 37.5) and a title guaranty requires a title opinion from a participating attorney (Iowa Code 16.91(6)).
What closing costs does Iowa law set?
Iowa has no official typical closing-cost total. The transfer tax is $0.80 per $500 of price above $500, Iowa Title Guaranty charges a flat $175 up to $750,000, and Polk County charges $12 for a deed's first page.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · Iowa Supreme Court, Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Attorney Disciplinary Boards
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: Search Lawyers Licensed in Iowa
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