Des Moines County Recorder's Office

Des Moines County Recorder's Office Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Des Moines County Recorder's Office, Government Official, 513 N MAIN Street, Burlington, IA.

Your county recorder processes valuable information concerning land records, registers and licenses boats/snowmobiles/ATV's and issues birth/death and marriage certificates.

06/01/2026

🐟Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend in 2026 is June 5th through June 7th. During this weekend, Iowa residents can fish in public waters without a license or trout fee. All other fishing regulations including hook limits and size restrictions still apply. This event is held annually on the first full weekend in June.

Des Moines County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/21/2026

Des Moines County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Notice of Certified Copy Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2026. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will incr...
05/04/2026

Notice of Certified Copy Fee Increase

Effective July 1, 2026. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will increase the fee for certified copies of vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, from $15 to $20, effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the fee for birth and marriage registrations will increase from $35 to $40.

04/20/2026

Attention Des Moines County residents, please see the statement below.
Thank you!

The Des Moines County Courthouse will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21st, for training purposes. Regular hours will...
04/20/2026

The Des Moines County Courthouse will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21st, for training purposes. Regular hours will resume at 8:00 am on Wednesday.

04/16/2026

You rely on your county every single day, you just might not realize it.

From road maintenance to uniformed patrol, counties keep Iowa safe.
This is Behind the 99. A closer look at the essential services powering every community.

To learn more about what your county does visit: www.iowacounties.org/behindthe99

04/15/2026

💡Did you know? You can file your Power of Attorney documents at your County Recorder’s Office. Filing your documents helps ensure they are on record and easily accessible when needed. Contact your local Recorder’s Office for details on fees, requirements, and office hours.

Address

513 N MAIN Street
Burlington, IA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13197538221

Website

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