 |
Iowa County, Iowa Recorder - Boat Registration, Title and Security
Interest information. Application for Title and Instructions and Bill of Sale.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Iowa County, Iowa - Recorder Information
Boat Registration and Title
Boat Registration and Title Information
The Iowa County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling
vessels of Iowa County residents and non-residents if the vessel is
principally used in Iowa County.
Boat registrations expire on April 30th, every three years starting in 2007. Boat
fees are based on the length of the boat. All boats 17 feet and longer require a
title (except canoes, kayaks and inflatable vessels).
The titling fee is $11.50. Lien
filing fee is an additional $11.50.
Items needed when transferring a boat:
State Sales Tax Information:
 |
Sales of boats and other watercraft in Iowa are subject to the state
sales tax of 6 percent plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to
sales by Individuals, as well as, dealers. |
|
|
Anyone purchasing a boat from an individual should obtain a receipt
that shows the cost of the boat. The buyer will then pay the sales tax
on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder. |
|
|
If a trailer is purchased with the boat, the 5% motor vehicle use
tax is paid to the County Treasurer. |
Boating Laws:
For state boating law information, call the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
at: (515) 281-5918 or
click here to visit their website.
For federal boating laws, call the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Infoline at
1-800-368-5647.
Forms:
Bill of Sale Boat
Application
for Registration, Title and Security Interest
Boat Registration Fees
Click on the links below for more specific information about the
other Recorders services.
Recorders Home Page
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
ATV and
Snowmobiles
Vital Records Information
Marriage
Application
Birth,
Death and Marriage
Passports Information
Passport
Information and Application
|
Address of office:
901 Court Avenue
Marengo, IA 52301
Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
After hour appointments available for Marriage Applications
Phone Number:
(319) 642-3622
FAX Number:
(319) 642-5562
Office holder name:
Sue Peterson
Employees in Office:
Sherry Pope
Deputy
Helen Mulligan
Clerk
Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the office
Other Related Links:
Iowa DNR
Iowa Secretary of State
U.S. Passport Agency
State of Iowa Government
Iowa Legislature
General Assembly
Iowa Department of
Public Health
Genealogy Websites
Iowa GenWeb
Roots Web
US GenWeb |
|
|
