Official Website for Delaware County, Iowa
Recorder
Contact Information
County Recorder
Delaware County
Courthouse 301 E
Main Street Rm.
204 PO Box 157 Manchester, IA 52057
Deputy Recorder
Deputy Recorder
Duties of the County Recorder
No Marriage Application Accepted After 3:30 pm
No DNR OR VITAL Transactions will be Processed After 4:00 pm
Beginning September 1st,
ATV/ORV/UTV/SNOW/ORM's are all up for renewal.
To renew you will need to bring in your VIN number or Registration number to the Recorder's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or you can renew on-line at www.gooutdoorsiowa.com
Records all instruments which maybe filed for record, consisting principally of deeds, contracts, leases, easements, plats and surveys, mortgages, mortgage releases & assignments, affidavits, federal and state tax liens, military service records, trade names and agreements in addition to numerous other documents
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- Sells hunting fishing and fur harvester licenses as well as deer and wild turkey licenses, also habitat, migratory birds and trout fees
- Registers/titles boats
- Snowmobiles and ATVs (additional info can be found on the Iowa DNR website)
- Registers birth, death and marriage certificates
- Issues certified copies
- Reports quarterly to Board of Supervisors all fees collected, paying same to County Treasurer
- Iowa Department of Revenue
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Department of Public Health
- Issues real estate transfer stamps
- Photo agent for passport services
Genealogy Information
Genealogy Research is not performed by the Delaware County Recorder’s Office.
However, this office has land and vital records that are open to the public.
Other local genealogy Information sources:
Delaware County Genealogy Society
304 N Franklin Manchester,
Iowa 52057
OR
Military Service Records Information
- Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Delaware County Recorder’s office.
- An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes.
- If you wish to request a certified copy of a military discharge, please complete and return the application.
- This may be done in person or through the mail.
- Please send a photo copy of your driver’s license if mailing.
- Entitlement has to be proven before a certified copy can be issued.
- There is no charge to record or obtain a certified copy of a military record.
Additional Resources:
Veterans Affairs Director - Peggy Pelton
825 E Fayette Manchester,
IA 52057
Phone number: (563) 927-4980
Fax number: (563) 927-6423
If enlisted from the state of Iowa Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs 7700 Northwest Beaver Dr., Building A6A Camp Dodge Johnston, IA 50131-1902
Phone number: (515) 242-5331
Land Records and Records Management
The Delaware County Recorder’s office maintains and records official records of documents affecting title to property and miscellaneous documents.
These records date back to 1838. Deeds, Contracts, Mortgages, Assignments, Releases , Federal and State Tax Liens, Affidavits, Plats and Surveys, Section Corner Certificates, Military Service Records, Easements, Condemnations Trade Names, Leases, 28E and Drainage Agreements Bills of Sale, Articles of Incorporation Financing Statements
Other Numerous Documents
The Iowa County Association of Recorders has a statewide website, titled Iowa County Land Record Information System or CLRIS. This website has indexing and images of recorded documents available for viewing.
The website is found at http://iowalandrecords.org. Businesses and individuals need to register as a public user before using the website. The statewide Iowa County Land Record Information System (CLRIS) has the capability of accepting e-submission filings.
These real estate documents are submitted over the Internet for official recording in a county in Iowa. Attorneys, real estate agents, closing agents and other authorized parties can submit documents to a website for recording.
Go to http://iowalandrecords.org/portal for more information.
Recording Information and Fees
Delaware County Recorder/Registrar charges the following amounts for services listed. Most documents are returned in 1-2 days. Mail to and make checks payable to:
Delaware County Recorder
301 E Main Street PO Box 157
Manchester, IA 52057
COPY FEES
- Copies: $.50 per page
- Certified Copies: $5.00 certification fee, plus $.50 per page copy fee
- Recording Fees(Effective from July 1, 2011)
- $7.00 for 1st page, plus $5.00 for each additional page
EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING
Auditor transfer fee of $5.00 for each township section or city block
Document Formatting Standards
Records all instruments which maybe filed for record, consisting principally of deeds, contracts, leases, easements, plats and surveys,
mortgages, mortgage releases and assignments, affidavits, federal and state tax liens, military service records, trade names and agreements in addition to numerous other documents Sells hunting, fishing and fur harvester licenses as well as deer and wild turkey licenses, also habitat, migratory birds and trout fees Registers/titles boats, snowmobiles and ATVs (Additional information can be found on the Iowa DNR website.)
- Registers birth, death and marriage certificates
- Issues certified copies
- Reports quarterly to Board of Supervisors all fees collected,
- paying same to County Treasurer,Iowa Department of Revenue,
- IA Dept of Natural Resources and Iowa Department of Public Health
- Issues real estate transfer stamps Photo agent for passport services
Recorder Information Fishing and Hunting License
The Recorder’s office sells fishing, hunting, fur harvester, deer and wild turkey licenses. Habitat, migratory bird and trout fees may be purchased as well.
Our Office also has other specila licenses available including
Lifetime Fishing License for persons with permanent severe physical or mental disabilities.
Annual Hunting and Fishing License for low income or permanently disabled, Veteran Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License.
Authorization to use Crossbow for Deer/Turkey Hunting Game Breeders License.
Permit to use motor vehicle on game management areas or parks by non-ambulatory persons.
Annual Fishing Permit for substance abuse/health care facilities or juvenile shelter care homes.
For additional hunting information visit the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at http://iowadnr.com or contact the DNR in Des Moines at 515-281-8688.
Boat Registration and Title Information
The Delaware County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling vessels of Delaware County residents and non-residents if the vessel is principally used in Delaware 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 and kayaks).
- Bill of Sale
- Title, if applicable (signature of seller required on backside of title)
- Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable
- Application for Registration, Title and Security Interest
Most recent registration (signature of seller required on backside of registration)
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 Dept of Natural Resources at: (515) 281-5918
For federal boating laws, call the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Infoline at 1-800-368-5647.
Forms:
ATV and Snowmobile Registration and Title
The Delaware County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling ATV’s and snowmobiles of Delaware County residents.
The registrations expire on December 31st of each year.Titles are required on all ATV’s registered since January 2000 and on all snowmobiles registered since January 1998. Items needed when transferring an ATV/snowmobile ATV and Snowmobile Laws
Items needed when transferring an ATV/SNOWMOBILE
- Bill of Sale
- Most recent registration (signature of seller required on backside of registration)
- Title, if applicable (signature of seller required on backside of title)
- Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable
- Application for Registration, Title and Security Interest
- ATV and Snowmobile Form
For more information about ATV and Snowmobile Registrations and Titles,
Births, Deaths, and Marriage Vitals Records
Iowa Vital Records are official registrations of births, deaths and marriages. Certified copies of Vital Records can be obtained from a County Recorder’s office or the Iowa department of public health. County Recorders file and maintain births and deaths that have occurred in that county. County Recorders file and maintain marriages of the licenses that were applied for in that county. The fee at the county level is $15.00 for each Certified Copy. We cannot accept personal checks for payment. Entitlement has to be proven before a certified copy can be issued.
We accept cash or money orders.
Vital Record Application Instructions
Please complete the application, sign in front of a notary, and return to the Delaware County Recorder with a $15.00 money order. We do not accept out of county checks.
Our mailing address is:
Delaware County Recorder PO Box 157
Manchester, IA 52057
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