IA HF744

Counties must provide electronic forms on a publicly accessible website for all required filings, documents, and service requests (including licenses) from county officers such as the auditor, treasurer, recorder, and sheriff

Cities must similarly provide electronic forms on a publicly accessible website for all required filings, documents, and service requests from city officers, including the city clerk

County and city websites must be capable of electronically receiving submitted documents while protecting all confidential information, including personal identity

Websites are prohibited from using a person's social security number as an identifier in the system

Amends Code section 554D.120 to exclude counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from the provision allowing governmental agencies discretion over whether to accept electronic records and signatures