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General Information
The First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa created the Office of the County Recorder in 1839. Your County Recorder continues to maintain official records of documents affecting real estate in order to protect innocent third parties in real estate transactions. The County Recorder’s office is at the hub of the courthouse function to serve you. A significant portion of duties performed by other county officials is dependent on the work performed by your County Recorder.
The Cass County Recorder’s office handles real estate records, birth, death, and marriage records, as well as boat, snowmobile and ATV registrations, titles and liens. In addition, the office sells hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, including deer and turkey tags.
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CLRIS
The County Land Information System (CLRIS) is your primary source for information about recorded real estate documents in Iowa. iowalandrecords.org is the official statewide web site sponsored by elected county Recorders. Become a registered user to access features and services. The CLRIS website can be accessed free of charge.
Passport Agent for Cass County
Forms and applications are available in this office or by going online. Passport forms & instructions.
Registrar of Vital Records
Issues certified copies of vital records (birth, deaths, & marriage) for $15.00
Assists customers making application for marriage. The application fee is $35.00
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property.
- Makes records available for genealogy research.
- Maintains military records. Performs federal and state tax lien searches.
- Certification of recorded documents.
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The Cass County Recorder’s Office does not provide legal services, does not prepare legal documents, and does not accept credit cards.
Forms
Marriage License
Real Estate Transfer
Bill of Sale
Military Records Release
Vital Records
Vital Records Request
Boat Application
Groundwater
Trade Names
Passport
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