Recorder Services | Buchanan County Offices

210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Eligibility

Open to all Buchanan County residents

Required documents

Call for details

Application process

Call or visit the office

Fees

Fees vary, depends on the service

Service area

Buchanan County, IA

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

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.