Recorder

Contact Information

Felicia Geith

Recorder

Email

fgeith@harrisoncounty.iowa.gov

Mail

Second Floor Courthouse
111 N 2nd Ave.
Logan, IA 51546

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone

(712) 644-2545 

Staff Members

Rene' Hiller

Deputy Recorder

Felicia Geith

Recorder

Emily Lieber

Clerk

Dannielle Stirtz

Clerk

About the Recorder

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

The 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. The County Recorder’s Office also has many duties and services it provides to the public.

Lands & Records Management

The Harrison County Iowa recorder/registrar is responsible for recording your:

Deeds
Contracts
Mortgages
Assignments, Releases
Federal and State Tax Liens
Affidavits
Plats and Surveys
Section Corner Certificates
Military Services Records
Easements
Condemnations
Trade Names
Leases
28E and Drainage Agreements
Bills of Sale
Articles of Incorporation
Financings Statements
Plus numerous other documents

Vital Records

The Harrison County Iowa recorder/registrar:

Issues Marriage Licenses
Registers Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
Certifies Vital Records

Military Records

The Harrison County Iowa recorder/registrar

Provides certified copies of military records upon request.

Application for Military Records

Passports

As a passport agent, the Recorder's office can assist in completing and mailing applications for passports. Passport Applications are available at our office or can be downloaded here. Appointments preferred.

License, Registrations & Applications

The Harrison County Iowa recorder/registrar is responsible for selling or issuing:

Issues Marriage Licenses
Boat Registrations/Titles/Liens
ATV Registrations
Snowmobile Registrations
Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Hunting & Trapping Regulations Page
Fur Harvester Licenses
Habitat, Duck, and Trout Stamps
Deer and Wild Turkey Applications
Landowner/Tenant Gun & Archery Permits

Other Responsibilities

The Harrison County Iowa recorder/registrar also

Collects real estate transfer tax on conveyances of property, a portion of which

is retained Harrison County’s general fund.

Performs federal and state tax liens searches and research of current records for the public.

Collects and reports auditor’s fee on transfer of property.

Certifies recorder’s records.

Makes records available for genealogy research.

Files detailed reports monthly & annually to Harrison County & to state agencies.

Quick Links

 U. S. Department of State

 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

 Iowa Land Records

 Hunting & Trapping Regulations

Documents & Forms

View All Documents & Forms

Job Opportunities