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.

Features

Honor flight veterans at a memorial in Washington DC.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Scott County, City and State offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observation of Veterans Day.

Visit the Scott County Veterans Memorial of those from Scott County who made the supreme sacrifice. For Veterans Day information including proclamations, history, posters, and more, visit http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/.

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