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

05/27/2026

Avoid rejections at the county recorder! Learn essential legibility requirements and tips for clear scans to ensure your lien is recorded.

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05/22/2026

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05/14/2026

🎣 Planning to fish in Iowa as a current resident? Here’s a quick guide to the different fishing licenses available through the Iowa DNR. Fishing license fees directly support conservation efforts, helping maintain Iowa’s fish populations and outdoor recreation opportunities!

Make sure you have the right license before heading out—and enjoy everything Iowa’s waters have to offer!

04/27/2026

Life’s biggest moments are recorded and protected at the county level.

From birth certificates to property records, counties keep what matters accessible and secure.

04/15/2026

The services you rely on every day don’t just happen.

They’re built, maintained, and delivered by counties across Iowa.

Behind the 99 is our mission to bring those stories to the surface, to showcase the value counties provide, celebrate the people behind the work, and strengthen understanding of local government.

Because strong communities start with strong counties.

To learn more about Behind the 99 visit: www.iowacounties.org/behindthe99

03/31/2026
03/20/2026

Adams Community Economic Development Director Raelynne was given a challenge yesterday by someone who stopped in her office—track down a house with nothing more than a date of birth and the town of Prescott. She came to her county staff for help.

Kandi, Deputy Auditor, and Cadie, Deputy Recorder dug in to help her… and let’s just say, it turned into a full-on lesson in record searching and a little detective work 🔍

Because it’s not always as simple as pulling one document.

Sometimes you have to think bigger:
• What family names might be connected?
• How old could they have been when they got married?
• Did they rent land? (which we don’t have records of)
• Were they living on a family farm owned by parents?

There isn’t always a straight path. It’s about piecing together clues, asking the right questions, and working through what might be possible based on the information you have.

This is the kind of behind-the-scenes work that we do that many don't see, but it’s what helps us serve our communities better every day.

Proud of this group for digging in and figuring it out. 👏 It was fun to be sitting out front and coaching them. At the end, it was concluded the individual probably rented land, but I can say these ladies did great detective work and learned a lot in the process.

03/20/2026

Need a certified copy of a vital record in Iowa? County Recorder offices can issue certified copies of Iowa birth records (1984–present), Iowa death records (1954–present), and Iowa marriage records (1954–present) at any county Recorder’s office in Iowa. For earlier records or plain paper copies, please contact the county in which the event took place.

02/26/2026

In December 2025, 36,525 real estate documents were electronically recorded through Iowa Land Records — the 2nd highest month in system history.

This milestone reflects what happens when innovation and public service go hand in hand — and County Recorders remain committed to using technology to strengthen record security, protect property owners, and serve Iowans now and into the future.

02/26/2026

The Iowa Deer Classic is coming soon and we've got four pairs of tickets to giveway!
To enter this contest:
*follow KSIB Radio
*like and share this post
*Comment a photo of your favorite wild game memory or your hunting buddies.
One entry per person. Drawing will be Monday, March 2nd.
Good Luck!

Address

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

Telephone

+16417821725

Website

https://cotthosting.com/iaunionexternal

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