Polk County RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Polk County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Polk County Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Polk County Recorder. Polk County has 505,255 residents; the county seat is Des Moines.
Iowa
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Polk County Recorder
- Address
- Polk County Administration Building, 111 Court Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 286-3160
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Website
- polkcountyiowa.gov
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
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Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Polk County or the State of Iowa.
Who records deeds in Polk County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Polk County are recorded by the Polk County Recorder. The office is at Polk County Administration Building, 111 Court Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Where do I get a marriage license in Polk County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Polk County Recorder.
What is the phone number of the Polk County Recorder?
(515) 286-3160, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Polk County Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Polk County or the State of Iowa. The official website is polkcountyiowa.gov.