Welcome to the new Hancock County website!
Recreational Vehicles
Boats, ATVs, off-road utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles are registered and titled in the Recorder’s Office in the county in which you reside.
Registration Instructions
- Click on the appropriate Bill of Sale and Application Links below.
- Print out both the Bill of Sale and Application forms after clicking on the appropriate links below.
- Fill out both forms.
- Bring them into the Recorder's Office with any other required paperwork.
- We accept cash, checks, money orders, or credit/debit cards (in person). There is a 3% card fee.
Boat Registration
Required Paperwork In Iowa
- Registration & Title in seller's name (if vessel is titled)
- Bill of Sale
- Application
Required Paperwork for Out of State
If Titled
- Title in seller's name
- Bill of Sale
- Application
If Not Titled
- Registration in seller's name
- Bill of Sale
- Application
OHV & Snowmobile Registration
In Iowa
- Title in seller's name
- Bill of Sale
- Application
Out of State
If Titled
- Title in seller's name
- Bill of Sale
- Application
If Not Titled
- Title in seller's name (if state does not title, the Registration is required with a bill of sale)
- Bill of Sale
- Application
Boats & Off-Highway Vehicles that have never been registered — Bill of Sale & Affidavit of Unregistered/Untitled (will need to be inspected by a DNR officer)
