How do I get a copy of a mortgage?
If you provide the name of the mortgagor, date of mortgage, and legal
description we can look up the mortgage for you. The information can
be faxed to you for a nominal fee. Your bill will be the cover page of your
fax.
Can you do a mortgage search?
We will not certify searches. Our records are open for public inspection.
You can come into our office and use terminals provided for public use.
We will be glad to show you how to use our system.
Can you read the legal description to me?
Yes, but it is very time consuming. We prefer to fax the information for a
nominal fee. Your bill will be the cover page of your fax.
Where and how can I get a copy of a birth certificate?
If you were born in Chickasaw County, you can obtain a certified copy of your
birth certificate from the Recorder’s Office at the courthouse. If you were
born in another county in Iowa, you will have to go through the county where
you were born or contact the State Vital Records Office in Des Moines, Iowa
The Recorder’s Office does not keep records of births between the years of 1921
thru 1941, single parent births prior to July 1, 1995 or birth records of
adopted children. For these records, contact the State Vital Records Office in
Des Moines, Iowa.
To obtain a birth certificate. See: Requesting a
Certified Copy of an Iowa Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate
Where and how can I get a copy of a death certificate?
Only the death records of persons who died in Chickasaw County or resided in
Chickasaw County and died in Iowa, are available from the Chickasaw County
Recorder’s Office.
The Recorder’s Office does not keep records of deaths between the years of 1921
thru 1941. For these records, contact the State Vital Records Office in Des
Moines, Iowa.
To obtain a death certificate. See: Requesting a
Certified Copy of an Iowa Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate
Where and how can I get a copy of a marriage license?
If you applied for a marriage license in Chickasaw County, you can obtain a
copy from the Chickasaw County Recorder’s Office even if you were married in
another county in Iowa.
To obtain a marriage certificate. See: Requesting a
Certified Copy of an Iowa Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate
What do I have to do to get married? Do I have to have a blood
test?
A marriage license is required in the State of Iowa. To apply, the
parties to be married
and a witness must each be at least 18 years of age and show a photo
identification (e.g., a driver’s license). You may also pick up an application
from the Recorder’s Office and fill it out, having the
parties to be married and
their witness sign in front
of a notary.
A certified copy of the marriage certificate will be mailed to the
parties after the couple is married and the Recorder’s Office receives the
certificate from the officiant.
No, a blood test is not required.
Are divorce records kept in the Recorder’s Office?
No, those records are at the Clerk of the District Court’s Office. They may be
contacted at 641-394-2106.
If I was born in another county or state can I get my birth certificate in
Chickasaw County?
No, if you were born in another county in Iowa, you must apply at the
Recorder’s Office in that county or contact the Iowa Department of Public
Health in Des Moines, Iowa
at 866-809-0290 or by mail.
If you were born in another state, you must contact the state of birth to
obtain your birth record. We have a listing of contact information for other
states.
Where do I get a passport?
The Auditor’s Office is
a processing agent for
Passport Services. The
Recorder's Office does take
passport photos for $10.00
per person.
What are the dates for boat, snowmobile and ATV registrations?
Do I need a current registration and or title to transfer?
Boat registrations are due every three years and can be renewed from January 1st
thru April 30th. There is a $5.00 penalty after April 30th.
Snowmobiles and ATV registrations are due every year and can be renewed from
September 1st thru December 31st. There is a $5.00 penalty after December 31st
. Registrations are due by December 31st every year.
You need a signed registration (if available), bill of sale, and title, if applicable, for
proper transfer.
When can new hunting and fishing licenses be purchased and what are the prices?
New hunting and fishing licenses are available on December 15th for the
following calendar year. Current licenses are valid until January 10th.
Prices of the various game licenses are available on the Department of Natural
Resources website at:
www.state.ia.us/dnr
If I’m 65 do I need a habitat stamp for hunting?
You do not need a habitat stamp if you are at least 65 years of age.
Where do I apply for homestead/military tax credit?
Chickasaw County Assessor’s Office,
Courthouse, 2nd floor, 641-394-2813.
Where do I find Articles of Incorporation for businesses?
You would find these at the Secretary of State’s Office. You may do an online
inquiry at:
www.sos.state.ia.us
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