The Page County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling ATV’s, ORV's and snowmobiles of Page County residents. The registrations expire on December 31st of each year. Titles are required on all ATV’s and ORV's registered since January 2000 and on all snowmobiles registered since January 1998.

Items needed when transferring an ATV/snowmobile:

 Bill of Sale for ATV, ORV, Boat, or Snowmobile  

 Title, if applicable (signature of seller required on backside of title)

 Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable

 Application for Registration, Title and Security Interest  

ATV & Snowmobile Laws:

 For more information about ATV and Snowmobile Registrations and Titles, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website.

The Page County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling vessels of Page County residents and non-residents if the vessel is principally used in Page County.

Boat registrations expire on April 30th, every three years starting in 2007. Boat fees are based on the length of the boat. All boats 17 feet and longer require a title (except canoes and kayaks).

Items needed when transferring a boat:

 Bill of Sale for ATV, ORV, Boat, or Snowmobile  

 Most recent registration (signature of seller required on backside of registration)

 Title, if applicable (signature of seller required on backside of title)

 Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable

 Application for Registration, Title and Security Interest  

State Sales Tax Information:

 Sales of boats and other watercraft in Iowa are subject to the state sales tax of 5 percent plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to sales by Individuals, as well as, dealers.

 Anyone purchasing a boat from an individual should obtain a receipt that shows the cost of the boat. The buyer will then pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder.

 If a trailer is purchased with the boat, the 5% motor vehicle use tax is paid to the County Treasurer.

Boating Laws:

 For state boating law information, call the Iowa Department of Natural Resources by phone  515-725-8200   or click here to visit their website.
 For federal boating laws, call the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Infoline by phone 1-800-368-5647.

The Recorder’s office sells fishing, hunting, fur harvestor, deer and wild turkey licenses. Habitat, migratory bird and trout fees may be purchased as well.

Our office also has applications for special licenses available including:

 Lifetime Fishing License for persons with permanent severe physical or mental disabilities

 Annual Hunting and Fishing License for low income or permanently disabled

 Veteran Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License

 Authorization to use Crossbow for Deer/Turkey Hunting

 Game Breeders License

 Permit to use motor vehicle on game management areas or parks by non-ambulatory persons

 Annual Fishing Permit for substance abuse/health care facilities or juvenile shelter care homes

For additional hunting information visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at http://www.iowadnr.gov or contact the DNR in Des Moines by phone: 515-725-8200