Jasper County, IA Recorder

08/13/2026

07/17/2026

The Iowa DNR restructured the regulations for Iowa residents by splitting the state into Zone A (91 counties) and Zone B (8 counties in northwest Iowa including Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Woodbury, Ida, Crawford, and Shelby) in efforts to allow the deer population to recover.

07/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of 4th of July.
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.
Happy 250th birthday, America!

07/02/2026

Reminder that effective today, July 1, 2026, the fee for certified copies of vital records in Iowa will increase from $15 to $20 per copy. This includes certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records.

The additional revenue generated from this fee adjustment will help support increased workload and associated costs at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

06/19/2026

‼️Further clarification from Iowa Dept. of Revenue‼️

✔️Effective immediately Recorders are required to provide the 57-019 (Sales Condition Reporting) form along with the DOV to the public. The hope is that by 7/1 all involved in the use of this form will have the new details and the transition will be smooth.
✔️Recorders are NOT REQUIRED to refuse a filing if they do not submit this new form in a ‘deed package.’
✔️Effective 7/1/2026, the DOV is not required for exceptions 14, 15, and 22.
✔️Effective 1/1/2027, the DOV exception 23 is an added option.

06/03/2026

It's almost here! 🎣Take the Tackle Along to the ball fields, soccer tourney, family reunion, campground or wherever you'll be this weekend and fish for free - tell a friend!

During Free Fishing Weekend June 5, 6 and 7, Iowa residents can fish without a fishing license or trout fee. All other fishing regulations remain in place.

05/20/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/12/2026

🎣 Planning to fish in Iowa as a current resident? Here’s a quick guide to the different fishing licenses available through the Iowa DNR. Fishing license fees directly support conservation efforts, helping maintain Iowa’s fish populations and outdoor recreation opportunities!

Make sure you have the right license before heading out—and enjoy everything Iowa’s waters have to offer!

05/01/2026

Per Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS)-
Effective July 1, 2026, the IDHHS is increasing the fee for certified copies (birth, death, and marriage) of vital records. The fee will increase from $15 to $20. The fee for birth registrations and marriage registrations will increase from $35 to $40.