Official Website for Delaware County, Iowa
Official Website for Delaware County, Iowa
Contact Information
County Auditor
Delaware County Courthouse
301 E Main Street
Manchester, IA 52057
Staff
Deputy
Deputy
Deputy
Andy Lyness
Elections Clerk
JoEllen Holtorf
Clerk
Duties of the County Auditor
The County Auditor has a variety of functions and duties. The main functions are:
The Auditor calculates tax rates for all taxing entities in the county (schools, cities, townships, etc.) by applying taxes levied by those entities to the valuation of each
property as determined by the Assessor and then prepares a tax list showing each taxpayer's share of the total.
These figures are then certified to the County Treasurer's Office. Many of the records prepared in the Auditor's office are maintained permanently and are available for public use.
Financial duties of the Auditor include the preparation of the County's budget from material submitted by its departments and other agencies and issuing payment
for all services, materials, and payroll charged to the County.
The Auditor then maintains a ledger for each department in the County throughout the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). The Auditor also keeps and maintains permanent financial records for the County. Many financial reports are published for public information.
As clerk to the Board of Supervisors, the Auditor may perform a variety of duties depending on the size of the County. The Auditor may accept petitions, register complaints, or act on routine business in absence of the Board.
The Auditor often prepares Board meeting agendas, notifies the media, attends Board meetings, keeps and records Board meeting minutes, and publishes the proceedings in the official County newspapers.
The Auditor initiates bid notices, solicits proposals for County contracts for materials
and services, and receives contract proposals. Official papers dealing with Board
of Supervisors' business are referenced and maintained by the Auditor.
As Commissioner of Elections, the Auditor is in charge of all regular and special elections in the County -- federal, state, county, city, and school district.
The Auditor prepares and supervises the printing of ballots and/or programming of voting machines as well as ordering all election supplies.
The Auditor also conducts training for precinct election officials and provides information to see that the election laws of Iowa are obeyed.
This is an important trust placed in the Auditor's care. Assurance that the voting process is conducted according to the laws is very important.
The Auditor provides public information for and conducts voter registration efforts in the County.
The Auditor maintains all official voter registration records. After an election, the Auditor certifies the results to the state or to the political subdivision involved, and issues certificates of election to the proper persons.
The County Auditor enters and maintains records of all real estate transfers in the County. The Auditor keeps the plat maps and transfer books current, so that the public can examine the books to determine property ownership, The Auditor's office works closely with area realtors, attorneys, property owners and other individuals who deal with real estate transactions.
The Delaware County Auditor’s Office is a passport acceptance agent for the US
Department of State Federal Passport Agency.
Passport Information and Application
The Delaware County Auditor’s Office is a passport acceptance agent for the US Department of State Federal Passport Agency.The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Auditor’s office can assist U.S. citizens, who meet the passport application requirements, with obtaining a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.The passport application is available in our office or may be accessed by clicking here.
1. Passport application – print legibly in black ink. DO NOT sign until the application is presented to the accepting agent.
2. Two identical passport photos – available at the Delaware County Recorder’s office.
3. A certified copy of your birth certificate and/or previous passport. The birth certificate must be issued from the state or the county, NOT the hospital.
4. Driver’s license or other government issued photo ID.
5. Two checks for each application. Money orders are acceptable. We do not accept debit or credit cards.
6. Each person applying for a passport must present themselves to the acceptance agent, including children.
7. Parental consent is needed for minor children: If applicant is 16 or 17:
a. Applicant must appear in person, sign application and show driver’s license.
b. Parental consent is required by at least one parent appearing in person with their driver’s license.
If applicant is UNDER 16:
a. Applicant must appear in person.
b. Parental consent is required by Both parents appearing in person with their driver’s license.
Passport Information and Forms
Real Estate Information Forms ** WARNING:
If you are uncertain about whether or not to sign any/all of the following Real Estate
forms you should first seek legal counsel from an attorney you trust!
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