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Recorder Services | Wapello County Offices

101 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Eligibility

Open to all Wapello County residents

Required documents

Driver license for certified copies of vital records

(641) 683-0045
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit the office

Fees

Varies by service

Service area

Wapello County, IA

Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.

Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/18/2026

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Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Providing organization

Wapello County Offices

Provides county government services to the Wapello County area.