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EMMET COUNTY Recorder and Registrar of Vital Statistics
Emmet County Courthouse 609 1st Avenue North Estherville, IA 51334 Phone: 712-362-4115 Fax: 712-362-7454 Email: record32@yourstarnet.net Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
Emmet County Recorder Susan Snyder
Clerk Susan Rink
Clerk Pat Watt
The Office of the County Recorder was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839. The County Recorder continues to maintain official records of documents affecting real estate in order to protect innocent third parties in real estate transactions.
The County Recorder's office is at the hub of the courthouse function to serve you. The County Recorder's office also has many duties and services it provides to the public.
Your recorder/registrar is responsible for recording:
*Deeds Change of Titles Affidavit of Surviving Spouse *Real Estate Contract
*These document need to have a Declaration of Value, Ground Water Hazard Statement, and payment of transfer tax when applicable.
Fees for recording the above documents are as follows:
$12.00 for first page + $ 5.00 for each additional page + $ 5.00 per parcel if more than one parcel is listed
Your recorder is also responsible for recording:
Mortgages Extensions Amendments/Modifications Releases/Satisfactions Assignments Easements Leases Bill of Sales Trade Names Articles of Incorporation Power of Attorney Plats of Surveys Corner Certificate Affidavits (with no legal) State/Federal Liens
Fees for recording the above are as follows:
$ 7.00 for the first page $ 5.00 for each additional page
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing fees are $12.00 for a new filing and $12.00 for a termination.
We also do Lien Searches upon request.
You may receive a copy of your military discharge (DD214) papers for no charge.
Certification fees are $5.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
SEARCHES:
Our office is open to the public to come and do searches. Our friendly staff is here to help guide you in your search for the records you desire.
If you are requesting our office to do a search, regarding land tracts, you will need the following information:
1. Names: who sold & who bought, if possible 2. Dates 3. Legal Description 4. Type of Document
Please allow us time in order to do the search. If you need copies, the cost is .50 cents per page. We need payment before the records can be mailed out to you.
Discharge papers (DD214's) may be recorded for permanent records and certified to perfect claims. In order to obtain a Certified copy the original document must be presented for recording. The DD214 must be recorded before military exemption is applied toward property tax reduction.
If the DD214 Military Discharge has been misplaced or destroyed, a certified copy may be obtained from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri or other Custodian of Record listed on the Request Pertaining to Military Records form.
You may obtain the request form from the Recorder's Office or download a copy from the National Archives and Records Administration at http://www.archives.gov
Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage can be obtained provided entitlement is proven. Certified copies are $15.00 each.
The Recorder processes applications for marriages in the State of Iowa. Marriage Licenses and Certificates of Marriage are also issued.
Vital records of death certificates are available in the Recorder's Office. Vital Searches: If you request our office to search vital records the fee will be $15.00 whether we have the record or not. You can come in to the office and do the search yourself and there is no fee. However, if you would like a copy for genealogy purposes, there is a minimal fee and it will be stamped “Not For Legal Purposes”. Plain copy requests cannot be honored through the mail. Those are only for in person requests. Otherwise it will be a certified copy for $15.00. No requests can be made over the phone at the county level. You need to submit a letter or application form with all the pertinent information concerning the vital record you are looking for. To obtain a copy of the application form, click here and send it to: Sue Snyder Emmet County Recorder/Registrar 609 1st Ave N Estherville, IA 51334-2255 DEATH RECORDS The Recorders Office has official death registrations of Emmet County from 1880 to present. All records are available for viewing during regular business hours. Record checks or verification of records over the telephone are not allowed per Iowa Code. If you would like a certified copy of our county record, you must make a written application, provide photo ID, pay appropriate fee, and show satisfactory entitlement. Entitlement would include the person named on record, spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, child, legal guardian, or legal representative. Applicant must be 18 years of age. certified copies are available at $15.00 each to those persons with entitlement. Uncertified/Genealogy copies are available at $5.00 each. Mail requests to address below: COUNTY APPLICATION: Sue Snyder Emmet County Recorder 609 1st Avenue North, Ste 7 Estherville, IA 51334-2255 (712)362-4115
EXCEPTIONS: The records of deaths occurring between 1921 and 1941 can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Public Health listed below. Statewide record searches are available from the state registrar.
STATE APPLICATION:
Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Vital Records Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor 321 E 12th St Des Moines IA 50319-0075 Telephone: (515)281-4944 (credit card application with $5.50 additional fee)
BIRTH RECORDS
The Recorders Office has official birth registrations of Emmet County from 1880 to present. All records are available for viewing during regular business hours. Record checks or verification of records over the telephone are not allowed per Iowa Code.
If you would like a certified copy of our county record, you must make a written application, provide photo ID, pay appropriate fee, and show satisfactory entitlement. entitlement would include the person named on record, spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, child, legal guardian, or legal representative. Applicant must be 18 years of age.
Certified copies are available at $15.00 each to those persons with entitlement. Uncertified/Genealogy copies are available at $5.00 each. Please mail your requests to address below:
COUNTY APPLICATION:
Emmet County Recorder 609 1st Avenue North, Ste 7 Estherville, IA 51334-2255 (712)362-4261
EXCEPTIONS: The records of births occurring between 1921 and 1941 can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Public Health listed below. Per Iowa Law the County Recorders do not have records of single parent births prior to July 1, 1995, adoptions, and records ordered sealed by a court of law. These records may be obtained by contacting the Iowa Department of Public Health listed below. Statewide record searches are available from the state registrar.
STATE APPLICATION:
Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Vital Records Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor 321 East 12th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Telephone: (515)281-4944 (credit card application with $5.50 additional fee)
MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS
Our office is where you apply for your marriage license.
A marriage application cost is $35.00. The bride, groom and third party (age of 18), will all need to bring photo identification at time of application. Bride and groom will need to know how to spell parent's full names, including mother's maiden name.
If bride and/or groom are under 18 and older than 16, an application for minor will need to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The bride and groom must appear before a judge and have this application signed.
There is a 3 day waiting period before actually getting the marriage certificate. The bride or groom can pick up the license and certificate of marriage after 3 business days. There is a three-day waiver form available for an additional $5.00 if the bride and groom need their license and certificate of marriage issued the same day. The bride and groom need to appear before a judge for a signature on this waiver.
The State of Iowa does not require blood tests.
After the ceremony the official will mail the completed Marriage Certificate to our office for filing. We will then record it and make a certified copy and mail it to you.
Boat Registrations:
Boats are renewed on odd numbered years every two years. Boat owners should renew their boat licenses by April 30th to avoid penalty. Renewal notices are sent out as a reminder to those customers who already have a registered boat in Emmet County.
Any vessel that is over 17 feet in length will need to be titled.
The pricing is as follows:
Vessel Type & Length Fee for Odd Year Fee for Even Year
No Motor-No Sail any length $ 6.00 $ 3.50 Motor/sail less than 12 ft. $ 9.00 $ 5.00 Motor/sail 12 ft to 14 ft $11.00 $ 6.00 Motor/sail 15 ft to 17 ft $13.00 $ 7.00 Motor/sail 18 ft to 24 ft $19.00 $10.00 Motor/sail 25 ft plus $29.00 $15.00 Documented Vessel $26.00 $13.50 Transfer $ 2.00 Duplicate Registrations $ 2.00 Duplicate Title $10.00 Titles $10.00 Liens $10.00
Only new registrations apply to the fee on even numbered years. There is a $5.00 penalty charged on boats that are renewed after the renewal deadline. A boat must have a current registration before it may be transferred into some one else’s name.
Boat renewals can be mailed in for an additional .50 cent fee, or in brought in person at the following address:
Sue Snyder Emmet County Recorder 609 1st Ave North Estherville, IA 51334 (712)362-4115
If there are any address changes please provide us with the correct information.
Snowmobile & ATV Registrations:
Snowmobiles & ATV's are renewed every year and expire on December 31st. Renewal notices are sent out as a reminder to customers who already have a registered snowmobile/ATV in Emmet County. The renewal fee is $16.25. There is also a title fee of $10.00 and if there is a lien, a $10.00 lien fee will apply. Any Snowmobile/ATV that is done after the renewal date will be charged a $5.00 penalty to have it brought up to date.
Every Snowmobile/ATV that is sold must have a current registration; even if the previous owner signed the back before it expired it still needs to be brought current before it can be transferred in to a new name. The transfer fee is $2.00 plus $10.00 for the title, and, if applicable, $10.00 for the lien. Duplicate registrations are also $2.00. Should you need a duplicate title, there is an application to fill out. They are $10.00 and there is a 3-day waiting period.
For your convenience in renewing registrations, we accept renewals through the mail. Please provide your Iowa snowmobile or ATV registration number and payment of $16.75 each.
Makes checks or money orders payable to: EMMET COUNTY RECORDER
and mail to: Sue Snyder Emmet County Recorder 609 1st Ave N, Ste 7 Estherville, IA 51334-2255
If there are any address changes, please provide us with the correct information.
Our office issues hunting and fishing licenses. You will have to know the name, date of birth and social security number or drivers license number or DNR PIN number of the person for whom you wish to obtain the license. We do not accept credit cards. Lifetime hunting and fishing licenses may be obtained for persons who are 65 years of age or older. These individuals no longer are required to obtain habitat stamps. However they are required to obtain migratory bird stamps, if needed for hunting and trout stamps for fishing.
Brochures and seasonal information may be picked up at our office.
Iowa Resident Licenses:
*For those age 65 and older
Non-Resident Licenses
Residents and Non-residents under 16 years of age can fish without a license.
For more information on hunting and fishing in Iowa go to www.iowadnr.com
Emmet County Recorder's Office is an authorized Passport Agent. Passport applications are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A U.S. PASSPORT
1. Completed Application: DO NOT SIGN APPLICATION
2. Evidence of Citizenship: One of the following 3 documents must be submitted with your application and will be returned with your new passport.
3. Two (2) Identical Passport Photos: (2"x2") Front view of applicant, taken within the last six months. May be either color or black and white. Vending machine prints are not accepted.
Photos and birth certificate will be submitted with your application. Your birth certificate will be returned to you with your passport.
4. Personal Identification: A valid driver's license (not driver's permit), or a photo from school, bank or employment. Expired ID is not accepted. Anyone under 18 must have a parent along with the parent's ID for parental consent and signature. Both parents signatures are required for children under 14.
5. Payment: Each passport should be paid by two (2) checks or money orders as indicated below (debit or credit cards are not accepted):
Children under the age of 14 require BOTH parents signatures on applications.
The Passport Acceptance Agents' National Service Commitment states: Customers will receive their passports within 6 weeks from the receipt of completed applications by Passport Agencies. Those customers who wish to receive their passports sooner may request expedited service, which will take about two weeks. The use of two-way overnight delivery is highly recommended for all expedited requests, and only one passport can be returned in each return envelope. The fee to expedite is an additional $60.00 plus the overnight fees.
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