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Effective February 1, 2020, the Wapello County Treasurer’s Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transferring titles to motor vehicles between private parties. A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required for vehicles purchased from a dealership.  Below is a complete explanation and a printable Bill of

The Wapello County Board of Supervisors passed Ordinance 26-2019 allowing operation of ATVs/ORVs on county roads.  This ordinance goes into effect July 1, 2019.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE.  The Recorder’s office will begin issuing decals on July 1, 2019.  Vehicle owners should bring the following when applying

The Recorder’s office will resume taking new passport applications on Monday, May 13.  Acceptance hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boat registrations are now due to be renewed. Registrations are for a three-year period ending April 30, 2022. All current boat registrations will expire April 30, 2019. Stop by the Recorder’s office or call 641-683-0045 for the current registration fees. Payments may be mailed to Wapello County Recorder, 101 W. Fourth St., Ottumwa.