New Passport Applications Temporarily Suspended

New passport applications are temporarily being suspended from acceptance by the Recorder's office due to our agent leaving.  We are in the process of getting a new agent trained and ready to accept new passport applications and we  anticipate later in July or August that we will be able to begin accepting them once again.  In the interim, new passports may be completed throught the U.S. Post Office at 616 W. Second St., Ottumwa.  Please call them at 641-684-5439 for days and hours of acceptance for passports.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition.  If you have any questions, please call Lisa Kent, Wapello County Recorder, at 641-683-0046,