The Office will be closed on the following days: President's Day - Monday, February 17th | Memorial Day - Monday, May 26th | Click on read more below to view the complete 2025 Holiday Calendar.
Need to apply for a Passport? Then you need to make an appointment with our office. Call 515-286-3160 and we can help you out. We do not accept walk-ins. Appointments are also available thru your local Post Office. Click on read more below for other options.
Boat renewal postcards will be sent out the beginning of January. You can then renew your vessel online, by mail or in the office. All Iowa registrations expire April 30th, 2025. A $5.00 penalty is added to the renewal cost for an expired Iowa registration.
The deadline to get your REAL ID (gold star) is May 7, 2025. Click here for more information.
Polk County has implemented new security measures at the Polk County Administration Building (111 Court Ave.). Those with business in the administration building will now be asked to enter only on the south-west side of the building facing Court Ave. and 2nd Ave in Des Moines.
The Recorder's Office is open to the public from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Passports are by appointment only. Please call 515-286-3160 with any questions or to set up an appointment.