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Recorder Services | Buchanan County Offices

210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Eligibility
Open to all Buchanan County residents
Required documents
Call for details
(319) 334-4259
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Call or visit the office
Fees
Fees vary, depends on the service
Service area
Buchanan County, IA

Other Information

Special Programs

  • Military Connected

Maintains official real estate documents including mortgages, deeds, contracts, assignments, releases, plats, surveys, and easements, as well as state and federal tax liens. Records and preserves articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, military records for tax exemptions, and vital records such as birth, death, divorce, and marriage certificates. Provides licensing services for fishing, ATVs, boats, and snowmobiles and operates as a passport acceptance facility with photo services. 

Administers licensing, certification, and accreditation processes for business and professional entities by reviewing applications, issuing necessary permits or certificates, and ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/12/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Buchanan County Offices

Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.