Davis County Recorder

The Davis County Recorder handles passport applications from inside the county courthouse on Bloomfield's historic square, Suite 7. It is the kind of one-stop county office where the same staff who record deeds, real estate, and vital records also verify the citizenship documents and identity a DS-11 requires — a convenient arrangement for residents already coming downtown for county business. Service is by appointment only, so call ahead to reserve a slot rather than arriving unannounced.

The office suits first-time applicants and families applying for children, since both parents' involvement and original documents are easiest to sort out in a quiet county setting. If your schedule doesn't line up, the town's other acceptance option is the post office a block away. The Iowa passport guide carries the document checklist and fees that apply across the state.

The Recorder's office keeps regular weekday hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm) but processes passports by appointment, so phone or email first. Parking is straightforward around the courthouse square. If you also need a passport photo, ask whether it can be done here or plan to use the nearby Bloomfield Post Office.