Des Moines County Recorder's Office

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Your county recorder processes valuable information concerning land records, registers and licenses boats/snowmobiles/ATV's and issues birth/death and marriage certificates.

06/01/2026

🐟Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend in 2026 is June 5th through June 7th. During this weekend, Iowa residents can fish in public waters without a license or trout fee. All other fishing regulations including hook limits and size restrictions still apply. This event is held annually on the first full weekend in June.

Des Moines County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/21/2026

Des Moines County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Notice of Certified Copy Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2026. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will incr...
05/04/2026

Notice of Certified Copy Fee Increase

Effective July 1, 2026. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will increase the fee for certified copies of vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, from $15 to $20, effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the fee for birth and marriage registrations will increase from $35 to $40.

04/20/2026

Attention Des Moines County residents, please see the statement below.
Thank you!

The Des Moines County Courthouse will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21st, for training purposes. Regular hours will...
04/20/2026

The Des Moines County Courthouse will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21st, for training purposes. Regular hours will resume at 8:00 am on Wednesday.

04/16/2026

You rely on your county every single day, you just might not realize it.

From road maintenance to uniformed patrol, counties keep Iowa safe.
This is Behind the 99. A closer look at the essential services powering every community.

To learn more about what your county does visit: www.iowacounties.org/behindthe99

04/15/2026

💡Did you know? You can file your Power of Attorney documents at your County Recorder’s Office. Filing your documents helps ensure they are on record and easily accessible when needed. Contact your local Recorder’s Office for details on fees, requirements, and office hours.

03/25/2026

Driving your ATV or UTV/ORV on Iowa public roads and streets.
Know the Law. Ride Responsibly.

03/14/2026

Iowa’s 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Seasons Are Set!
Turkey season will be here before we know it! If you’re planning to head out this spring, here’s a helpful breakdown of the 2026 season dates in Iowa:
Gun/Bow Seasons
• Youth Season (residents only): April 10–12
• Season 1: April 13–16
• Season 2: April 17–21
• Season 3: April 22–28
• Season 4: April 29–May 17
Archery-Only Season
• April 13–May 17
Whether you’re mentoring a young hunter during youth season, heading out with friends for one of the regular seasons, or planning to bow hunt throughout the spring, now’s the time to mark your calendar!
Spring turkey tags are available at the Recorder’s Office — stop in and we’ll be happy to help you get set for the season.
Good luck this spring and safe hunting to all!

Address

513 N MAIN Street
Burlington, IA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13197538221

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