Official Website for Iowa County, Iowa
About Iowa County Recorder
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
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 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.
Registers/titles boats, snowmobiles, ORVs & ATVs.
Collects use tax for Department of Revenue on recreational vehicles.
Registers birth, death & marriage certificates
Issues marriage licenses. Certifies vital record copies.
Files detailed reports monthly and annually to the county and to state agencies.
Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property
Acceptance agent for U.S. Passport Service.
Takes passport and visa photos
Other Recorders Services
Real Estate Information
License Registration Information
Vital Records Information
Iowa County Recorder's Contact
Iowa County Recorder's Office
901 Court Avenue
Marengo, IA 52301
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone number: (319) 642-3622
Fax number: (319) 642-5562
Office Holder Name: Sherry Pope
Deputy: Helen Mulligan
Clerk: Julie Storck