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Holiday Hours
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Holiday Hours

The Office will be closed on the following days: Memorial Day - May 29th, 2023 | Juneteenth - June 19, 2023 | Independence Day - July 4th, 2023

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3/1/2023

Appointments are Required To Get a Passport
County Recorder News
Appointments are Required To Get a Passport

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 if we don't have anything available.

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12/28/2022

County Recorder News
Renew Your ATV or Snowmobile Online!

Save yourself a trip downtown and the money of parking. Renew your ATV/ORV or Snowmobile online. Visit Online Renewals to renew your Personal Watercraft today! If you don't know your DNR or PIN # give us a call at 515-286-3160.

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9/12/2022

Office Hours for the County Recorder
County Recorder News
Office Hours for the County Recorder

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.

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6/29/2022

Real ID and Your Birth Certificate
County Recorder News
Real ID and Your Birth Certificate

Due to COVID-19, the deadline to get your REAL ID (gold star) has been extended to May 3rd, 2023. Click here for more information.

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6/10/2022

View Real Estate Records in Polk County
County Recorder News
View Real Estate Records in Polk County

You can view Real Estate records in Polk County online by visiting: https://landrecords.polkcountyiowa.gov/LandRecords/protected/SrchQuickName.aspx View all records from 1992 to today.

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6/10/2022

We are open to the public 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. For same day service of Vital Records you must be in the office by 3:30pm. Passports are by appointment only. Call 515-286-3160 with any questions or to set up an appointment.