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Recorder Services | Palo Alto County Offices

1010 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Eligibility

Open to all Palo Alto County residents

Required documents

Call for details

(712) 852-3701
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Come to the office

Fees

Fees vary by service

Service area

Palo Alto 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

03/24/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Palo Alto County Offices

Provides county government services to the Palo Alto County area.