Iowa Code § 558.57: Entry on auditor’s transfer books.

After the recorder has accepted for recording and indexed any deed, real estate installment contract, or other instrument unconditionally conveying real estate or altering a real estate contract by assigning the buyer’s or seller’s interest, changing the name of the buyer or seller, changing the legal description of the property, forfeiting or canceling the contract, or making other significant changes, the auditor shall make the proper entries upon the transfer books in the auditor’s office.