Recorder Services | Buchanan County Offices
210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
Call or visit the office
Fees
Fees vary, depends on the service
Service area
Buchanan County, IA
Other Information
Special Programs
Description
Maintains official real estate documents including mortgages, deeds, contracts, assignments, releases, plats, surveys, and easements, as well as state and federal tax liens. Records and preserves articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, military records for tax exemptions, and vital records such as birth, death, divorce, and marriage certificates. Provides licensing services for fishing, ATVs, boats, and snowmobiles and operates as a passport acceptance facility with photo services.
Administers licensing, certification, and accreditation processes for business and professional entities by reviewing applications, issuing necessary permits or certificates, and ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards.
Last assured
02/12/2026
Providing organization
Buchanan County Offices
Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.