Recorder's Office

The Recorder/Registrar issues marriage license, registers births and deaths, issues certificates on vital records and processes passport applications.

The Recorder's Office is responsible for recording and maintaining official records effecting title to real estate.

The Recorder's office also issues hunting and fishing licenses and registers and titles recreational vehicles; i.e., Boats, ATV's, and Snowmobiles.

Online Renewals: Boat | ATV/ORV/Snow

The Recorder's Office was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 12:00am to Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observation of New Year's Day. Have a safe New Years.

Temporary change to Recorder's Office processing times.

Due to staffing, our office may be unable to provide same day processing for vital records requests including marriage licenses.

If you are planning to get married in the month of December or New Years Day, you need to have your application submitted to the Recorder’s office no later than November 29th, 2024. Applications received after November 29th, may not be processed in time for your wedding date. Please visit the marriage page on our website for information on what is required to complete the marriage application.

Our office hours are temporarily changing for December 18-20 [ Click Title for Full Article ]

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Property Fraud Alert is a free notification service that alerts subscribers when a document has been recorded in the Scott County Recorder's Office. This service is FREE and you choose how you are notified; by text, email and/or phone.

Visit https://propertyfraudalert.com/IAScott or call the Scott County Recorder's Office at 563-326-8621 to sign up.

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Scott County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Davenport City Assessor records are searchable by name, address or parcel number.