Applications to Marry

Marriage Applications are accepted in Scott County Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Applications for a Marriage License are accepted at any County Recorder in Iowa as long as the ceremony is to be performed in Iowa. [ More ]

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, 2009 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

New and/or transferred vessels are registered in Scott County. Boat registrations expire on April 30th, 2010.

Boat fees are based on the length of the boat. All boats over 17' in length (except canoes and kayaks) require a title. All boats with a lien must be titled.

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.