Union County Recorder

Union County Recorder Welcome to the Union County Recorder's page! Detailed reports are filed monthly and annually to the county and to the state agencies.

We hope to use this page to inform our Union County residents of any upcoming deadlines for Boats, Snows, & ATV's along with information on upcoming hunting seasons and Hunter's Safety classes. The Office of the Iowa County Recorder was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory ofIowa in 1839. Since the creation of the County Recorder's office, numerous additional responsibilities

have been added over the years. The County Recorder is responsible for land and records management, maintaining and recording a wide variety of official documents affecting real estate and numerous other valuable miscellaneous documents. The office collects real estate transfer tax for the Iowa Department of Revenue and collects and reports theCounty Auditor's fee on transfer of property. The Recorder's office serves as a licensing agent for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources by issuing fishing and hunting licenses, and registering and titling boats, snowmobiles, and ORV's. As of July, 1997 the Recorder's office is the County Registrar of Vital Records and has the responsibility of issuing Marriage Licenses, registering Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates and issuing certified copies of Vital Records. The Recorder's duties are defined by state statutes and established by state agencies through administrative actions. The County Recorder works with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Department of Revenue, Iowa Department of Public Health. The Union County Recorder’s Office DOES NOT:
Provide legal services
Prepare legal documents

09/01/2026
Dove Opener is tomorrow. Are you prepared? Get your Hunting & Habitat License today at the Recorder's Office. We can a...
08/31/2026

Dove Opener is tomorrow. Are you prepared?

Get your Hunting & Habitat License today at the Recorder's Office. We can also assist you with the required HIP Survey!

Dove hunting is one of the most popular seasons in Iowa. Here's wha...

08/27/2026
08/25/2026

New Year, New Sticker Color!

The 2027 Iowa DNR Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) registration stickers are here in a fresh new shade!

đź’ś 2027 Color: Purple (Pantone 2087 U)

If you're registering or renewing your ATV, ORV, or snowmobile, keep an eye out for the new purple registration stickers for the 2027 registration year.

Stop by the County Recorder's Office starting September 1, 2026, to renew your registration—we're happy to help get you ready for your next adventure!

At our recent ISAC Conference I was recognized by the Iowa County Recorder's Association for completing the Certified Re...
08/25/2026

At our recent ISAC Conference I was recognized by the Iowa County Recorder's Association for completing the Certified Recorder Program!
This year I've sat in sessions that made me really think, cry, laugh & learn!
Our Certification Committee does a wonderful job and I'm very grateful to be a part of this association.

Are you qualified to perform wedding ceremonies in Iowa?The Union County Recorder's Office is working on a list of indiv...
07/15/2026

Are you qualified to perform wedding ceremonies in Iowa?

The Union County Recorder's Office is working on a list of individuals who are authorized and willing to officiate weddings and don't mind having their contact information shared with couples seeking an officiant.

If you are interested in being added, please email Katie at "[email protected]"

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PERFORMING IOWA MARRIAGES AT THE FOLLOWING SITE: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/9053/download?inline

Feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested!

07/15/2026

‼️Good news‼️

Birth records for 1983 have now been added to Iowa's statewide vital records database.

If you were born in 1983 or later, you can obtain a certified copy of your Iowa birth certificate from any Iowa County Recorder's Office.

If you were born in 1982 or earlier, you'll still need to obtain your birth certificate from the county where your birth occurred.

If you have questions or need assistance obtaining a certified copy of your birth certificate, contact your local County Recorder's Office; we're happy to help!

REMINDER:Certified Copy Fee Increase - July 1, 2026Effective July 1, 2026, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Servi...
06/30/2026

REMINDER:
Certified Copy Fee Increase - July 1, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is increasing the fee for certified copies (birth, death, and marriage) of vital records. The fee will increase from $15 to $20. Marriage application fees will remain $35.

The revenue generated from the fee increase will be used to support the State Medical Examiner's Office.

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300 N Pine Street, Ste 5
Creston, IA
50801

Opening Hours

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

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+16417821725

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