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 Sale.
News & Information
New ATV Ordinance
May 22nd, 2019The 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 for the county decal: Driver’s license, copy of the declaration page of their insurance on the vehicle, registration or title showing it registered with the DNR (we can look up if you don’t have) and if the owner is 16 or 17 years of age, proof that they have passed a DNR-approved ATV Education course. Call the Recorder’s office at 641-683-0046 with any questions.
Full-Time Correctional Officer Position Available
April 29th, 2019Wapello County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Full-time Correctional Officer. $17.54/hr after probationary period and includes excellent benefit package. Will be required to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends. Application is available at the Sheriff’s Office or wapellocounty.org. EOE
Deputy positions available
March 14th, 2019Applications are being taken for Wapello County Sheriff Deputy.
Notice of Civil Service Test and Employment Application under “Employment”
Passport Applications
March 11th, 2019The 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 Registration Renewal 2019
January 22nd, 2019Boat 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.