Recorder’s Office Launches Traveling Office Hours Across Pottawattamie County

Posted December 8, 2025
Posted by Recorder and Public Relations

Starting December 9, the Pottawattamie County Recorder’s Office will begin offering Traveling Office Hours, bringing a wide range of services directly to communities throughout the county. These mobile service hours will take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the exception of the inaugural event, which will end at 7:00 p.m. due to facility constraints*.

The initiative is designed to make Recorder’s Office services more accessible, especially for residents who are unable to visit the courthouse during standard business hours. During these traveling sessions, staff will be available to assist with:

• Passport applications

• Boat and ATV renewals

• Copies of deeds

• Marriage applications

• Enrollment in Property Fraud Alert

• Other Recorder’s Office services typically offered at the courthouse

“Our goal is to make the office more accessible to the public,” said Andrew Moats, Pottawattamie County Recorder. “By offering extended hours and traveling to communities across the county, we hope to better serve residents who may not be able to visit the courthouse before 4 p.m.”

The creation of the Traveling Office Hours follows a recent decision by the U.S. Department of State to discontinue approval for the Recorder’s monthly Passport Day in Avoca. Moats noted that while the office was disappointed in the decision, it provided an opportunity to rethink how services could be delivered.

“We were very disappointed that the State Department denied our request to continue Passport Day in Avoca,” Moats said. “They encouraged us to consider events held outside normal work hours to qualify for off-site approval. I believe that what we have come up with not only meets those guidelines but also expands on the concept by bringing more services to more residents in more locations.”

Upcoming Traveling Office Hours Schedule

December 9, 2025
*4:00–7:00 p.m.
Carter Lake Community Center
1120 Willow Dr, Carter Lake, IA 51510

January 13, 2026
Treynor Community Center
11 W Main St, Treynor, IA 51575

February 10, 2026
Underwood City Hall
241 3rd St, Underwood, IA 51576

March 10, 2026
Neola Area Community Center
110 4th St, Neola, IA 51559

April 14, 2026
Oakland Community Center
614 Dr Van Zee Rd, Oakland, IA 51560

May 12, 2026
Avoca Courthouse
203 N Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521

For more information, residents may contact Recorder Andrew Moats at 712-328-5612.