The Jackson County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling ATV’s, ORV's, ORM's, and snowmobiles of Jackson County residents. The registration/permit expires on December 31st of each year. Titles are required on all ATV’s registered since January 2000 and on all snowmobiles registered since January 1998.

Items needed when transferring an ATV, ORV, ORM, or snowmobile:

 Registration or Bill of Sale
 Title, if applicable
 Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable
 Application for Registration

ATV, ORV, ORM & Snowmobile Laws:

For more information about ATV, ORV, ORM, and Snowmobile Registrations/Permits and Titles, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website at https://www.iowadnr.gov/.

Snowmobile User Permit:

The Jackson County Recorder has the responsibility of issuing user permits.  The Permits expire on December 31st of each year.

State Sales Tax Information:

 Sales of Snowmobiles, ATV’s, ORV’s & ORM’s are subject to the state sales tax of 6% plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to sales by individuals, as well as, dealers.

 The buyer will pay the sales tax on the cost of the vehicle to the Iowa OHV dealer or the County Recorder.

Forms:

 Application for Registration  

 Bill of Sale Boat, Snowmobile, ATV, ORM, or ORV  

 ATV Route Map  

 ATV Routes - Public Notice  

The Jackson County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling vessels of Jackson County residents and non-residents if the vessel is principally used in Jackson County.

Boat registrations expire on April 30th, every three years starting in 2007. Boat fees are based on the length of the boat. All boats 17 feet and longer require a title (except canoes and kayaks).

Items needed when transferring a boat:

 Registration or Bill of Sale
 Title, if applicable
 Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable
 Application for Registration

State Sales Tax Information:

 Sales of boats and other watercraft in Iowa are subject to the state sales tax of 6 percent plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to sales by individuals, as well as, dealers.
 The buyer will pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the Iowa Boat Dealer or County Recorder.

Boating Laws:

 For state boating law information, call the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at: (515) 281-5918 or click here to visit their website.
 For federal boating laws, call the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Infoline at 1-800-368-5647.

The Recorder’s office sells fishing, hunting, fur harvestor, deer and wild turkey licenses. Habitat, migratory bird and trout fees may be purchased as well. Our office also has other special licenses available. For additional hunting information visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at http://iowadnr.gov or contact the DNR in Des Moines at 515-281-8688.