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RECORDER SERVICES | PALO ALTO COUNTY OFFICES

Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.

Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.

Physical Address

1010 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Fax

(712) 852-3704

Application process

Come to the office

Fee

Fees vary by service

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Open to all Palo Alto County residents

Languages

English

Service area

Palo Alto County, Iowa

Agency info

PALO ALTO COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Palo Alto County area.