Sac county Recorder's office

Laura McKeever,
Recorder
Bethany Burns,
Deputy Recorder
Amber Lucht,
Recorder Clerk
Address:
Recorder's Office
100 NW State Street, Box 2
Sac City, Iowa  50583
Phone:  712-662-7789
Fax:712-662-6298
Email:  [email protected]
Recorder's Office Hours:
Monday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    
Friday:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Iowa Real Estate 
Transfer Tax Calculation
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Snowmobile, ATV, OHV, OHM Renewals

Sac County Recorder, Laura Mckeever, would like to remind owners of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORV/UTVs) or off-road motorcycles (ORMs) and snowmobiles registered with the Iowa DNR that they may renew their registrations beginning September 1st through December 31st.
  • Sac County Recorder, Laura Mckeever, would like to remind owners of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORV/UTVs) or off-road motorcycles (ORMs) and snowmobiles registered with the Iowa DNR that they may renew their registrations beginning September 1st through December 31st.
  • Off-Highway Vehicles Iowa residents must have and display a current Iowa DNR registration sticker on their ATV, ORV/UTV or ORM to operate on any designated public land or ice in Iowa. Registrations can be renewed through the County Recorder’s office. Renewals are $18.50.  After December 31st, customers can still renew their registrations but will pay a $5 penalty.
  • Snowmobile Iowa residents are required to have and display a current Iowa DNR registration sticker. Snow User Permits are now included in the registration fee and renewals are $33.50. After December 31st, customers can still renew their registrations, but will pay a $5 penalty.

*** Boat Renewals due in 2025!  Renewals are due between January 1 and April 30.  After April 30th, customers can still renew their registrations, but will pay a $5 penalty.

You may call the County Recorder’s office at (712)662-7789 with any questions. We are happy to help you.

General information

The office of the Sac County Recorder was created in 1839 by the first Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa.  The Recorder continues to maintain official records of documents affecting title to real estate. One of the major duties of the office is the management of public records so accuracy and responsible preservation of records are a must for the Recorder.  The instruments that are recorded are not only important for today, but serve as a historical library for all of the tomorrows.  The office is a service-oriented office with a large variety of duties.

*Payment for all fees, licenses and registrations can be made by cash, credit card or by check payable to the Sac County Recorder.

Recorders/Registrars process valuable information concerning...    Lands and Records Management 
  • Deeds
  • Contracts
  • Mortgages
  • Assignments, Releases
  • Federal and State Tax Liens
  • Affidavits
  • Plats and Surveys
  • Section Corner Certificates
  • Military Service Records
  • Easements
  • Condemnations
  • Trade Names
  • Leases
  • 28E and Drainage Agreements
  • Bills of Sale
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Financing Statements
  • ...plus numerous other documents
 Vital Records 
  • Issues Marriage Licenses
  • Registers Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
  • Certifies Vital Records
 Licenses - Registrations - Applications 
  • Boat Registrations/Titles/Liens
  • Snowmobile Registrations/Titles/Liens
  • ATV Registrations
  • Hunting and Fishing Licenses
  • Fur Harvester Licenses
  • Habitat, Duck and Trout Stamps
  • Deer and Wild Turkey Applications
  • Landowner/Tenant Gun and Archery Permits
 Passports  
  • U.S. Passport Applications
  • Passports photos are now available in the Recorder's Office - $15.00
 Other Responsibilities 
  • Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property, a portion which is retained in Sac County's general fund.
  • Collects and reports auditor's fee on transfer of property.
  • Certifies recorder's records.
  • Makes records available for genealogy research.
  • Files detailed reports monthly and annually to the county and to state agencies.