Sac county Recorder's office
Laura McKeever,
Recorder
Bethany Burns,
Clerk

*ATV, SNOW & ORV Renewal Available now for 2017*

Address
Recorder's Office
100 NW State Street, Box 2
Sac City, Iowa  50583
Phone:  712-662-7789
Fax:712-662-6298
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Courthouse Hours:
Monday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    
Friday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

General information

The office of the Sac County Recorder was created in 1839 by the first Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa.  The Recorder continues to maintain official records of documents affecting title to real estate. One of the major duties of the office is the management of public records so accuracy and responsible preservation of records are a must for the Recorder.  The instruments that are recorded are not only important for today, but serve as a historical library for all of the tomorrows.  The office is a service-oriented office with a large variety of duties.

*Payment for all fees, licenses and registrations can be made by cash, credit card or by check payable to the Sac County Recorder.

Recorders/Registrars process valuable information concerning...    Lands and Records Management 
  • Deeds
  • Contracts
  • Mortgages
  • Assignments, Releases
  • Federal and State Tax Liens
  • Affidavits
  • Plats and Surveys
  • Section Corner Certificates
  • Military Service Records
  • Easements
  • Condemnations
  • Trade Names
  • Leases
  • 28E and Drainage Agreements
  • Bills of Sale
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Financing Statements
  • ...plus numerous other documents
 Vital Records 
  • Issues Marriage Licenses
  • Registers Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
  • Certifies Vital Records
 Licenses - Registrations - Applications 
  • Boat Registrations/Titles/Liens
  • Snowmobile Registrations/Titles/Liens
  • ATV Registrations
  • Hunting and Fishing Licenses
  • Fur Harvester Licenses
  • Habitat, Duck and Trout Stamps
  • Deer and Wild Turkey Applications
  • Landowner/Tenant Gun and Archery Permits
 Passports  
  • U.S. Passport Applications
  • Passports photos are now available in the Recorder's Office - $10.00
 Other Responsibilities 
  • Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property, a portion which is retained in Sac County's general fund.
  • Collects and reports auditor's fee on transfer of property.
  • Certifies recorder's records.
  • Makes records available for genealogy research.
  • Files detailed reports monthly and annually to the county and to state agencies.