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Real Estate Department

*Same day service in the Real Estate Department ends at 4:00pm. Documents brought in after 4:00pm will go on the record the next business day.

Records, Maintains, and retrieves permanent records pertaining to all commercial and residential real estate transactions. Collects auditor fee on real estate transfers and transfer taxes. 515-286-3160


We are open to the public 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Same day service in the Vital Records Department ends at 3:30pm. Passports are by appointment only. Call 515-286-3160 with any questions or to set up an appointment.