City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk is an Appointee of the City Council and serves at the Council's pleasure. The City Clerk is responsible for duties defined by the Code of Iowa and designated by the City Council. These include supervision of City Council staff support services, preparation of City Council agendas; recording and maintaining all Council records, proceedings and ordinances; collection of non-moving traffic violations fees; and issue of various Licenses and Permits. The City Clerk regularly provides information concerning Council proceedings and ordinances to the general public and other City Departments. The Department has five major operating divisions; Legislative Records, License and Permits, Parking Violation, Animal Licensing, and Voter Registration and Elections.
Extra Mile -- Extra Smile
The City Clerk's Office friendly and knowledgeable staff has a combined 138 years of service to the citizens of Des Moines. If we don't have the information you need, we will do our best to point you in the right directions.
Contact Information and Hours of Operation
We are open to the public, Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please see our Holiday Schedule for office closings.
City Clerk Office
Diane Rauh, City Clerk
City Hall
400 Robert D Ray Drive
1st Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
(T) (515) 283-4209
(F) (515) 237-1645
Email
Information Center
When you don't know who to call!
City Hall
400 Robert D Ray Drive
1st Floor Main Lobby
Des Moines, IA 50309
(T) (515) 283-4500
(F) (515) 237-1645
Email
Notary Public Services
The City Clerk's Office provides Notary Public service to residents of Des Moines, at no charge during business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Please bring a photo ID for verification.
Do not sign documents, they must be signed in front of Notary.