The Recorder’s Office primary responsibilities include the following:
- Record and maintain documents affecting title to real estate
- Record vital records (Birth, Death & Marriage) and issue certified copies
- Issue Marriage Licenses
- Register and title boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s/ORV’s
- Issue various types of Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Mastercard, Visa, personal check and cash are acceptable forms of payment in the Recorder’s Office. A service delivery charge will be applied to all credit card transactions.
Questions about the services we provide are always welcome.
Forms/Information
- Iowa Document Formatting Standards
- Filing Fees
- Apply for a Passport
- If needing a vital record, please contact the Recorder's Office
Contact Information
Palo Alto County Recorder
Courthouse
1010 Broadway, PO Box 248
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone: 712-852-3701
Fax: 712-852-3704
Email: sruppert@paloaltocounty.iowa.gov
Hours:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed holidays)
Staff
Susan Ruppert, Recorder
LaDonna Wildeman, Clerk
Jane Wentzel, Clerk