Welcome to Sac County, Iowa

Go to the Sac County Online GIS and Real Estate Website

Notice: Recording Fees will be decreasing $2.00 per document as of July 1, 2011 with the exception of Plat of Survey document. Plat of Survey is the only document that will stay as it is at the $7.00 fee. *

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.

Office hours are 8:00am until 4:30pm - and we are open over the noon hour.

*Payment for all fees, licenses and registrations can be made by cash 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
Search of Iowa Vital Records Application Form

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 - 2 for $10.00

Other Responsibilities

Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property, a portion which is retained in Sac County's general fund.
Performs federal and state tax lien searches and research of current records for the public.
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.


	Recorder Links
	Recorder Home

	Recording Fees

	Vital Records
	Application Form

	Passport Info

	Boats, Snowmobiles and ATV's

	Hunting & Fishing

	Contact Us



	Iowa Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculation

	The above is a link to the Tax Calculator. You'll need to do a quick registration, but it's a free site - Iowa Land Records