How do I get a copy of a mortgage?
If you provide the name of the mortgagor, date of mortgage, and/or legal
description or address 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?
Yes, but we need the mortgagor’s name and the legal description. 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. This information can be faxed to you for a
nominal fee. Your bill will be the cover page of your fax.
We will not certify searches. Our records are open for public inspection.
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, you must make application in writing or in
person. You must prove entitlement to record and provide the child’s name, date
of birth, father’s name and mother’s maiden name. Entitled persons include the
person named on the birth certificate who is of legal age, spouse, children,
legal parents, grandparents or legal representative or guardian. Requests from
legal representatives or guardians must be on their business letterhead. There
is a $15.00 fee for each certified copy.
Requests by mail must include payment, a copy of your photo i.d., and the
required information. Mail to:
Chickasaw County Recorder, P.O. Box 14, 8 East Prospect, New Hampton, IA 50659
We will not take telephone requests.
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. To obtain a death certificate, you must make application in
writing or in person. You must prove entitlement and provide the deceased’s
name and date of death. Entitled persons include spouse, children, legal
parents, grandparents or legal representative of guardian. Requests from legal
representatives or guardians must be on their letterhead. There is a $15.00 fee
for each certified copy.
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.
Requests by mail must include payment, a copy of your photo i.d., and the
required information. Mail to:
Chickasaw County Recorder, P.O. Box 14, 8 East Prospect, New Hampton, IA 50659
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, you must make
application in writing or in person. You must prove entitlement to record and
provide groom’s name, bride’s name before marriage and the date of the
marriage. Entitled person include the persons named on the marriage
certificate, children, legal parents, grandparents, or legal representative or
guardian. Requests from legal representatives or guardians must be on their
letterhead. There is a $15.00 fee for each certified copy.
The Recorder’s Office does not keep records of marriages between the years of
1921 thru 1941. For these records, contact the State Vital Records Office in
Des Moines, Iowa.
Requests by mail must include payment, a copy of your photo i.d., and the
required information. Mail to:
Chickasaw County Recorder, P.O. Box 14, 8 East Prospect, New Hampton, IA 50659
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 bride, groom
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 bride, groom and their
witness sign in front of a notary. There is a three working day waiting period
from the date of application before the bride or groom may pick up the marriage
license. You may also have the marriage license mailed to the bride or groom
after the three working date waiting period. There is non-refundable
application fee of $35.00.
A certified copy of the marriage certificate will be mailed to the bride and
groom 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 Monday thru Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM 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.
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 Recorder’s Office is a processing agent for Passport Services. You may pick
up an application or fill one out at the Recorder’s Office. You will need to
bring a photo identification (e.g., driver’s license), two recent photos that
meet passport requirements and a certified copy of your birth certificate. If
you have had a passport before, a copy of your birth certificate is not
required, but bring your old passport with you. Your old passport, copy of
birth certificate will be returned along with you new passport. We recommend
that you have you photo taken by someone who is familiar with passport photo
requirements. If your photo does not meet passport requirements, we can not
accept it.
The fee is $75.00 if 16 years old or older, or $60.00 if 15 years or younger.
If the applicant is under 16 years old, both parents must appear. In addition,
there is a $25.00 processing fee per passport. If you need a passport earlier
than the six week time frame, you will need to expedite your application at an
additional cost. The expedite fee is $60.00 plus the courier fee to send your
application to passport services by overnight courier.
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT IN ADVANCE AS PROCESSING FEE AND PASSPORT FEE
ARE SEPARATE.
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 fishing and hunting?
You do not need a habitat stamp for either 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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