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

Cerro Gordo County Recorder’s Office

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Cerro Gordo County Recorder’s Office

We record all real estate documents. Transfer and register boats, all off highway vehicles and snowmobiles.

Birth, Death, & Marriage records that occurred in Iowa. We are a licensed agent to sell Hunting & fishing licenses.

06/12/2026

Effective Immediately:
Pursuant to Iowa Code section 428A.7 as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2472, the Iowa Department of Revenue has published a supplemental schedule to the Declaration of Value (Real Estate Transfer - Declaration of Value Sales Condition Reporting) to allow buyers, sellers or their agent to report sales conditions.
The information on this form helps identify sales conditions that may require adjustment for use in a sales ratio study or may render the sale unusable.
Form number 57-019a is available through the Iowa Department of Revenue at:
https://revenue.iowa.gov/media/4501/download?inline

06/09/2026

Having an attorney prepare legal documents can ensure the document contains accurate & complete information that the general public can overlook. They also have most up-to-date forms.

However, if you choose to prepare your own documents, please make sure they follow Iowa Document Formatting Standards as required by Iowa Code. Documents that do not meet these standards cannot be accepted for recording.

You can review the Iowa Document Formatting Standards here:https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/331.606B.pdf

06/02/2026

🐟Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend 🐟
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.

03/31/2026

The Recorder’s office will be closed this Friday in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday April 6th.
Have a wonderful Easter.

03/16/2026

The Cerro Gordo County Recorders office and all other County offices in the Courthouse will open at 9 am tomorrow Monday March 16th.

Thank you.
AnnMarie Legler

12/30/2025

The Cerro Gordo County Recorder’s office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.
The office will reopen on Friday, January 2nd at 8:00 a.m

Wishing you a happy & healthy New Year!

12/14/2025

🎄The Perfect Stocking Stuffers for your Hunter or Angler! 🦌 🐟

11/25/2025

The Cerro Gordo County Recorder’s office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.

We will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 8:00 a.m.

11/20/2025

You can now sign up for fraud alerts for Cerro Gordo County real estate notifications.
Register and login on the Fraud Notify tab. If you need instructions please contact my office we can assist you or email the instructions to you.

Update: After creating your account, you will need to verify your e-mail. **Next step log back in to the Fraud Notify tab & add all names you want to be notified when my office indexes your name. * Enter last name first and remember to SAVE.
Thank you.
Annmarie Legler

11/11/2025

Yesterday the courthouse had a new flag pole put in. Perfect timing in honor of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all that have served!

Address

220 N Washington Avenue
Mason City, IA
50401

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16414213058

Website

https://www.cgcounty.org/departments/recorder

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