Welcome to the new Guthrie 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.
  • Fill out both forms and bring them into the Recorder's Office with all other required paperwork.
  • Pay by cash, check, debit card, or credit card. Note that there are additional fees for using a debit or credit card.

Boat Registration

Required Paperwork In Iowa

Required Paperwork for Out of State

If Titled

If Not Titled

ATV & Snowmobile Registration

In Iowa

Out of State

If Titled

If Not Titled


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).

Contact Guthrie County Recorders office with questions 641-747-3412

County Courthouse

200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA
Contact Us

Courthouse Hours

M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary