Snowmobile, ATV and Boat Registrations

Iowa County Recorders provide certain recreational vehicle registration services.  For more information, contact your local County Recorder.

Boat Registration and Title

Boat fees are based on the length of the boat. All boats over 17' in length (except canoes and kayaks) require a title. All boats with a lien must be titled.  When transferring a boat, a current registration, bill of sale and the title, if indicated, are needed

ATV and Snowmobile

ATV and snowmobile registrations expire on December 31st of each year.  ATV's registered since January, 2000, and snowmobiles registered since January, 1998, must have a title.  When transferring an ATV or snowmobile, a current registration and the title, if indicated, are needed.

Snowmobile, ATV and Boat regulations may be found by visiting the Iowa Department of Natural Resources web site at www.iowadnr.com.

The Following items detail the documents which a County Recorder must collect at the time a registration is processed.

New (Newly Manufactured)

Vessel

Application Proof of Purchase - Should indicate that the tax has been paid to the seller

Manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)

OHV

Application

Proof of Purchase - Should indicate that the tax has been paid to the seller.

Manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)

New to Iowa (sold to an Iowa customer by a seller in another state)

Vessel

Application

Proof of Purchase

Title, if titled

Registration if available

Affidavit of untitled/unregistered (if applicable)

OHV

Application

Proof of Purchase

Title, if titled

Affidavit of untitled/unregistered (if applicable)

Transfer of Ownership (sold in state)

Vessel

Application

Proof of Purchase

Registration

Title, if titled

Affidavit of untitled/unregistered (if applicable)