Iowa County Iowa - Boat Registration and Title

Iowa County Iowa - Boat

Boat Registration & Title Information

Boat Registration & title Information

The Iowa County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling vessels of Iowa County residents. 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, kayaks and inflatable vessels).

Items needed when transferring a boat

 Registration

 Bill of Sale Boat

 Title, if applicable (signature of seller required on backside of title)

 Proof sales tax has been paid, if applicable

 Application for Registration, Title and Security Interest

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.

 Anyone purchasing a boat from an individual should obtain a receipt that shows the cost of the boat.

 The buyer will then pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder.

Boating Laws

For state boating law information, call the Iowa Dept of natural resources at: (515) 725-8200 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.