The Office of the County
Recorder was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa
in 1839. Your County Recorder maintains official records of documents affecting
real estate in order to protect innocent third parties in real estate
transactions.
A significant portion of the duties performed by other county officials is
dependent on the work performed by your County Recorder.
Iowa's County Recorders are proud of their tradition and looking forward to the
future. The Recorder’s duties are defined by state statues and established by state
agencies through administrative actions. Below are listed specific duties of the
Iowa County, Iowa Recorders office: Duties
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Records all instruments which maybe filed for records consisting
principally of deeds, contracts, leases, easements, plats & surveys,
section corner certificates, plat proceedings, mortgages, mortgage
releases & assignments, affidavits, federal & state tax liens, military
service records, trade names and agreements in addition to numerous
other documents |
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Sells hunting, fishing & fur harvester licenses as well as deer &
wild turkey licenses, also habitat, migratory birds & trout fees Issues
landowner/tenant gun and archery permits. |
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Registers/titles boats, snowmobiles, ORVs & ATVs. |
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Collects use tax for Department of Revenue on recreational vehicles. |
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Registers birth, death & marriage certificates |
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Issues marriage licenses. Certifies vital record copies. |
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Files detailed reports monthly and annually to the county and to
state agencies. |
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Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property |
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Acceptance agent for U.S. Passport Service. Takes passport and visa
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Click on the links below for more specific information
about the Recorders services.
Genealogy
Information
Military
Service Records Information
Real Estate Information
Land
Records and Iowa Land Record Website
Recording
Information and Fees
Document
Formatting Standards
Iowa Real
Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
License Registration Information
Fishing
and Hunting
Boat
ATV, ORV and
Snowmobiles Vital Records Information
Marriage
Application
Birth,
Death and Marriage
Passport
Information and Application
(Cannot use credit card for U.S. Dept of State,
Expedite and Express Mail payment)
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Address of office:
901 Court Avenue
PO Box 185
Marengo, IA 52301
Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
After hour appointments available for Passports and Marriage Applications
Phone Number:
(319) 642-3622
FAX Number:
(319) 642-5562
Office holder name:
Sue Peterson
Employees in Office:
Sherry Pope
Deputy
Joellyn Caskey
Clerk
Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the office
Other Related Links:
Iowa Department of
Public Health
Iowa DNR
Iowa Legislature
General Assembly
Iowa Secretary of State
Mortgage Help Hotline
State of Iowa Government
U.S. Passport Agency
Genealogy Websites
Iowa GenWeb
Roots Web
US GenWeb |
