Wapello County RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Wapello County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Wapello County Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Wapello County Recorder. Wapello County has 35,166 residents; the county seat is Ottumwa.
Iowa
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Wapello County Recorder
- Address
- Wapello County Courthouse, Second Floor, 101 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Phone
- (641) 683-0045
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Website
- wapellocounty.org
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Davis County RecorderDavis County · seat Bloomfield~19.6 mi
- Jefferson County RecorderJefferson County · seat Fairfield~23.1 mi
- Mahaska County RecorderMahaska County · seat Oskaloosa~23.8 mi
- Monroe County RecorderMonroe County · seat Albia~24 mi
- Keokuk County RecorderKeokuk County · seat Sigourney~24.2 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Wapello County or the State of Iowa.
Who records deeds in Wapello County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Wapello County are recorded by the Wapello County Recorder. The office is at Wapello County Courthouse, Second Floor, 101 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Where do I get a marriage license in Wapello County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Wapello County Recorder.
What is the phone number of the Wapello County Recorder?
(641) 683-0045, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Wapello County Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Wapello County or the State of Iowa. The official website is wapellocounty.org.