Scott County Land Records Online

Scott County Recorder Rita Vargas is pleased to present Scott County land records now available online.

Renewal Deadline

December 31, 2008 is the deadline for registration renewal of all registered ATV and Snowmobiles in the State of Iowa. [ more ]

• For the most current rules and regulations, visit the Iowa DNR at: http://www.iowadnr.gov

Boats And Other Watercraft Owners

Effective July 1, 2005 per the Iowa Department of Revenue:

• Sales of boats and other watercraft in Iowa are subject to the state sales tax of 5 percent plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to sales by Individuals, as well as, dealers.
• Anyone purchasing a boat from an individual should obtain a receipt that shows the cost of the boat. The buyer will then pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder.
• If a trailer is purchased with the boat, the 5% motor vehicle use tax is paid to the County Treasurer.

Any questions should be directed to the Iowa Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services at 1-800-367-3388

The Recorder's Office was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839 and is responsible for recording and maintaining official records effecting title to real estate.

The Recorder/Registrar issues marriage license, registers births and deaths, issues certificates on vitals records and processes passport applications.

The Recorder's office also issues hunting and fishing licenses and registers and titles recreational vehicles; i.e., ATV's, Boats and Snowmobiles.

The Scott County Recorder's Office does not provide legal services, does not prepare legal documents and does not accept credit cards.