All 99 Iowa County Recorders

A complete list of all 99 county recorders in the state of Iowa.

America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Ames

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Burlington

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Cedar Falls

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Coralville

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Council Bluffs

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Creston

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Davenport

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Dubuque

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Fort Dodge

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Hiawatha

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Ottumwa

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Sioux City

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Spencer

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - State Office

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America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa - Windsor Heights

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America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa – Mason City

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Ames Economic Development Commission

The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) stands ready to assist with site location, packaging of financial incentives, or demonstrating an available workforce.

The Recorder collects real estate transfer tax for the Department of Revenue, of which a portion stays in the county. The County Recorder issues hunting and fishing licenses, other special licenses and stamps, registers and title boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s. The recorder also conducts federal and state tax lien searches, and collects use tax for the Department of Revenue.

Business License Information Center at the University of Northern Iowa

Licensing, permitting and registration information for start-up and expanding businesses.

Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Estados Unidos (SBDC) Iowa – Ames

El SBDC Iowa de Estados Unidos brinda asesoramiento comercial gratuito y personalizado y capacitación a bajo costo para empresarios y negocios existentes, además de acceso a otra información y expertos.

Chariton Valley Planning & Development

Primary Services: 1) Transportation Planning 2) CDBG Admin & Writing (Sewer/Water, Housing, Comm. Fac, EDSA) 3) Hazard Mitigation 4) Technical Support for programs 5) Starting Codification 6) Environmental Reiew (prepare) 7) Davis-Bacon Compliance

City of Ankeny

The City of Ankeny Economic Development Department provides support and services to existing and new businesses in Ankeny.

City of Clive, Iowa

The City of Clive is a municipal government that is able to provide assistance in various ways to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The services include assistance with identifying financial assistance opportunities through the City itself, regional programs and State of Iowa financial assistance initiatives.

City of Newton

The City of Newton, 30 minutes east of downtown Des Moines on Interstate 80, is a proactive, business-friendly community that shines bright as a place for growing businesses.

City of Norwalk Economic Development

The City of Norwalk offers a distinct identity— a family-friendly and economically strong community with a business friendly atmosphere conveniently located in the southern part of the metro. Norwalk shares borders with neighboring cities of Des Moines, West Des Moines and Cumming and serves as the closest suburban community to the Des Moines International Airport.

Clarke County Development Corporation

CCDC is a economic development organization focused on supporting existing business, attracting new business and creating a business climate that enables startups.

Dallas County Recorder

The Recorder's office maintains all official real estate documents and provides retrieval and reproduction of these records for the public and businesses. We issue marriage licenses, register births, deaths and marriages. The Recorder's office also issues boat, snowmobile and ATV registrations titles and liens.

Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce is to serve our community by supporting and enhancing the unique quality of life and commerce that defines the Des Moines West Side. If you are doing business on the Des Moines West Side, we are committed to your success.

Dubuque Area SCORE Chapter 0347

Assisting, via counselors/mentors, small businesses in business plans, startups, expansions, success and liquidations.

Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc. (EDC, Inc.)

EDC is a full service business accelerator providing hands-on mentoring, resource navigation, and networking / educational programs.

Grow Clinton (Greater Clinton Partnership for Growth)

The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

GSA (General Services Administration)

The Heartland Regional Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) serves as the Region 6 liaison and advocate for small businesses in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. As an advocate for small business owners, it is the mission of the OSDBU to promote increased access to GSA's nationwide procurement opportunities.

Howard County Business & Tourism

Howard County Business & Tourism represents county and city economic development, industrial development, tourism and the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Access to tax information useful to small businesses with assets of $10 million or less.

Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program

IAEAP provides assistance to businesses dealing with State and Federal air emission regulations.

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral provides resources, education and advocacy to support quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa's vision is met - Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has many functions that touch the lives of Iowans every day.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for conserving and enhancing Iowa’s natural resources.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Air Quality Liaison

The Liaison provides technical referral assistance to small businesses, facilitates resolution of complaints from small businesses regarding DNR's implementation of the Clean Air Act.

Iowa Department of Revenue

The Iowa Department of Revenue can assist individuals or businesses in determining their Iowa tax responsibilities.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - International Trade Office

The International Trade Office assists Iowa companies in developing or expanding international markets for their products and/or services. Offering technical assistance in the mechanics of exporting, market access, transportation, financial modes of payments, documentation, etc.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - International Trade Office

IEDA's International Trade Office provides program and services to assist Iowa companies export their products globally.

Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is the regional economic development agency for Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet Counties.

Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG)

INRCOG is a voluntary association of local governments in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy Counties.

Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board

The Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board was established to license those working in the plumbing, hydronic, HVAC and refrigeration disciplines.

Iowa Secretary of State - Business Entity Database Search

This allows you to enter the first few letters or words of a business entity name and retrieve a list of records beginning with the same letters.

Iowa Secretary of State Registration

Information on corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and state trademarks.

Iowa State Bar Association

The Iowa State Bar Association Find-A-Lawyer service can assist you by supplying you the names of lawyers who can assist in your area of need.

Iowa State Fire Marshal

The state fire marshal has exclusive right to promulgate fire safety rules for all buildings, except one and two dwelling units.

Iowa State University's (ISU) Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)

CIRAS has worked since 1963 to make Iowa communities better by improving their businesses. We use a vast network to deliver proven, tailored services.

Iowa Utilities Board (IUB)

The IUB is a fact-finding body that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center assists Iowa small businesses (fewer than 200 employees) in complying with environmental regulations through free and confidential environmental consultation. The center also conducts research, provides training, and develops technologies for more efficient and environmentally-friendly production painting processes.

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development contributes to the economic security of Iowa’s workers, businesses and communities through a comprehensive statewide system of employment services, education and regulation of health, safety and employment laws.

Johnson County Recorder

The Recorder's office is the home to many public records. Included are land transactions and property ownership, registration and titling for recreational vehicles such as boats, snowmobiles, and ATVs. We issue marriage licenses and house the county’s birth, death, and marriage records. We provide certified copies of those records. You can also perform online real estate document searches.

Linn County Recorder

The Recorder’s Office maintains official documents for homes, families, and businesses. Certified copies of all records are available to the public. The office also serves as a passport acceptance agency.

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the Tourism, Chamber of Commerce, and primary Economic Development organization for Marshall County.

Mitchell County Economic Development Commission

A county-wide economic development organization serving the North Central Iowa County of Mitchell.

New Hampton Economic Development

Economic Development Business & Industry Assistance

NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or growing an existing company, the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center offers business tools and educational opportunities to assist you.

North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation

The North Iowa Corridor is a regional economic development organization serving Mason City, Clear Lake and the greater Cerro Gordo County area. In addition to new business attraction and existing business retention and attraction, the Corridor provides specialty services for small businesses including location assistance, access to capital and resources, and networking. Drawing on partners including the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at North Iowa Community College, the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Innovation Corporation and funding sources including the Corridor Small Business Revolving Loan Fund and North Iowa Venture Fund, the Corridor is positioned to assist in small business success in North Iowa.

Northwest Iowa Development

Northwest Iowa Development is a regional development organization representing six counties providing service to business looking to grow in the region.

Northwest Iowa Planning & Development Commission (NWIPDC)

Iowa Regional Council of Government and Economic Development District

Office of Ombudsman

The Office of Ombudsman investigates complaints about Iowa state and local government agencies.

Osceola County Economic Development Commission

County -wide 501(c)(3) Economic Development Agency with the purpose of enabling joint public and private investments that create new wealth and jobs for the residents of the county.

Polk County Recorder

The mission of the Polk County Recorder's Office is to preserve and provide for the public a true and reliable, readily accessible, permanent account of real property and other official records and vital human events, both historic and current, and to do so with commitment, courtesy, and excellence.

Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce

Ignite Quad Cities provides you with the path and support you need to be a successful entrepreneur. Join our Entrepreneurial Meetup groups, go through our QC Venture School cohort, take advantage of free business counseling, or get connected to the resources and assets in our region that can help you launch and grow your business. Ignite Quad Cities is an initiative of the Quad Cities Chamber. www.QuadCitiesChamber.com

Quad Cities SCORE Chapter 0432/4321

SCORE's mentors comprised of 30 retired men and women volunteers in Iowa who represent all walks of business and professional life.

Region XII Council of Governments

Region XII Council of Governments was organized in 1973 to assist local governments in Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, and Sac Counties in western Iowa. The COG also assists associate members Adel, De Soto, Perry, and Redfield in Dallas County and Ogden in Dallas County.

Sac Economic & Tourism Development

Sac Economic & Tourism Development is responsible for recruiting and retaining business and industry in Sac County through site location, financial assistance and workforce capability.

SBA Office of Advocacy

The Office of Advocacy is an independent voice for small business in the Federal Government and the source of small business statistics.

Scott County Recorder

The Recorder's Office is responsible for recording and maintaining official records.

Shelby County DevelopSource

All types of assistance for Shelby County businesses.

Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation

The purpose of the Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation is to promote Sheldon by developing an atmosphere where all people want to come to visit, live, and conduct business.

SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CENTER / Evelyn K. Davis Center

We can help you manage your business with:

Management and operations

Marketing plans

Products and service

Social Media

Registering your business with the state and federally

Business Identity

Formalizing business entity

Whether you are starting a small business or looking to grow a one on one coaching session will serve your purpose.

South Central Iowa SCORE Chapter 398

SCORE's mentors provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email.

Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College works to attract and retain employers by offering them training and other services.

Story County Recorder

This office serves as a repository for many public records, including land transactions which document title to property. We work with the Iowa Department of Public Health to provide certified copies of births that occurred in Story County, marriage certificates for license applications submitted in Story County, and death certificates from anywhere in Iowa.

The Ames Laboratory, USDOE

The Laboratory seeks solutions to energy-related problems. As part of our mission, we may provide unique capabilities and expertise to non-DOE entities, including industry under fully executed research agreements.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

U.S. Dept of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

The Wage and Hour Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of labor laws which collectively cover virtually all private and State and local government employment.

University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

The University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center delivers innovative education, training, and outreach programs for Iowa students, faculty, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC)

To promote regional cooperation and meet the planning, housing, workforce and economic development needs of local governments.

US Department of Commerce

US Department of Commerce, US Commercial Service.

Waverly Economic Development

Waverly Economic Development is a public economic development organization that strives to develop and sustain a diverse and vital local and regional economy by supporting activities that lead to business retention, job creation and capital investment in Waverly and the surrounding area. Our staff is knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of economic development and welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your specific needs.