Clayton County RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Clayton County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Clayton County Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Clayton County Recorder. Clayton County has 16,969 residents; the county seat is Elkader.
Iowa
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Clayton County Recorder
- Address
- County Courthouse, 111 High Street NE, Suite 103, Elkader, IA 52043
- Phone
- (563) 245-2710
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Website
- claytoncountyia.gov
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Delaware County RecorderDelaware County · seat Manchester~25.5 mi
- Fayette County RecorderFayette County · seat West Union~26.2 mi
- Allamakee County RecorderAllamakee County · seat Waukon~30.1 mi
- Dubuque County RecorderDubuque County · seat Dubuque~34.5 mi
- Buchanan County RecorderBuchanan County · seat Independence~36.6 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Clayton County or the State of Iowa.
Who records deeds in Clayton County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Clayton County are recorded by the Clayton County Recorder. The office is at County Courthouse, 111 High Street NE, Suite 103, Elkader, IA 52043.
Where do I get a marriage license in Clayton County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clayton County Recorder.
What is the phone number of the Clayton County Recorder?
(563) 245-2710, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Clayton County Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Clayton County or the State of Iowa. The official website is claytoncountyia.gov.