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Lee County, Iowa Recorder - Boat Registration, Title and Security
Interest information. Application for Title and Instructions and Bill of Sale.
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Lee County, Iowa - Recorder Information
Boat Registration & Title
The Lee County Recorder has the responsibility of registering and titling
vessels of Lee County residents and non-residents if the vessel is
principally used in Lee 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:
State Sales Tax Information:
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Sales of boats and other watercraft in Iowa are
subject to the state sales tax of 5 percent plus local option taxes, if any.
This applies to sales by Individuals, as well as, dealers. |
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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. |
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If a trailer is purchased with the boat, the 5%
motor vehicle use tax is paid to the County Treasurer. |
Boating Laws:
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For state boating law information, call the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at: (515) 281-5918 or
CLICK HERE to visit their
website. |
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For federal boating laws, call the U.S. Coast
Guard’s Boating Safety Infoline at 1-800-368-5647. |
Forms:
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