Iowa State Public Records
Statewide Record Locations: 2
Public Records in Iowa

Vital Records Bureau
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
- PHONE:
- (515) 281-4944 - credit card orders, 7:00–4:45
- PHONE:
- (515) 281-4956 - Supervisor
- EMAIL:
- webmaster@idph.state.ia.us
- CONTACT:
- Pat McClure, Supervisor
- HOURS:
- 7:00–5:00
- RECORDS:
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Birth Records from 1880: Registration was not made mandatory until 1921. Death Records from 1880: Registration was not made mandatory until 1921.

State Historical Society of Iowa
State of Iowa Historical Building
600 East Locust, Capitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
- PHONE:
- (515) 281-3007
- FAX:
- (515) 282-0502
- CONTACT:
- Gordon O. Hendrickson, State Archivist
- HOURS:
- Library: Tue–Sat 9:00–4:30 (except state holidays and Saturdays preceding or following state holidays)
- NOTES:
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- Iowa government records, statewide history sources.
Adair County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Adair County Courthouse
P.O. Box L
Greenfield, IA 50849-1290
Telephone: (515) 743-2445
Adair County
County Courthouse
P.O. Box L
Greenfield, IA 50849-1290
(641) 743-2445
Adair County Clerk
Courthouse 400 Public Square
Greenfield IA 50849
(515) 743-2411
Adams County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
500 9th Street
Corning, IA 50841
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 266
Corning, IA 50841 - PHONE:
- 515-322-3210
Adams County Clerk
David and 9th
Corning, IA 50841
Telephone: (641) 322-4711
Adams County
P.O. Box 484
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4711
Adams County Recorder
9th And Davis Ave.
Adams County Courthouse
Corning IA 50841
(515) 322-3340
Allamakee County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Allamakee County Recorder
110 Allamakee St.
Waukon, IA 52172
Telephone: (563) 568-2364
Allamakee County
P.O. Box 248
Waukon, IA 52172-0248
(563) 568-6351
Allamakee County Recorders
110 Allamakee Street
Waukon IA 52172
(319) 568-2364
Appanoose County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Appanoose County Clerk
County Courthouse
Centerville, IA 52544
Telephone: (641) 856-6101
Appanoose County
Clerk of District Court
P.O. Box 400
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-6101
Appanoose County Recorder
Appanoose County Courthouse
Centerville IA 52544
(515) 856-6101
Audubon County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Audubon County Clerk
County Courthouse
Audubon, IA 50025
Telephone: (712) 563-4275
Audubon County
318 Leroy
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-4275
Audubon County Recorder
318 Leroy St. #7
Audubon IA 50025
(712) 563-2584
Benton County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Benton County Clerk
P.O. Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349
Telephone: (319) 472-2766
Benton County
P.O. Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 472-2766
Benton County Clerk
Courthouse
Vinton IA 52349
(319) 472-3309
Black Hawk County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Black Hawk County Clerk
316 East 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703-4712
Telephone: (319) 833-3012
Black Hawk County
316 E. 5th St., 3rd Floor
Waterloo, IA 50703-4712
(319) 833-3331
Black Hawk County Recorder
County Courthouse
316 East 5th Street
Waterloo IA 50703
(319) 833-3012
Fax (319) 833-3170
E-mail: recorder@co.black-hawk.ia.us
Boone County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Boone County Clerk
Courthouse
Boone, IA 50036
Telephone: (515) 432-6291
Boone County
County Courthouse
201 S. State
Boone, IA 50036-4898
(515) 433-0561
Boone County Recorder
210 State
Boone IA 50036
(515) 432-6538
Bremer County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Bremer County Clerk
P.O. Box 328
Waverly, IA 50677
Telephone:(319) 352-5661
Bremer County
P.O. Box 328
Waverly, IA 50677-3536
(319) 352-5661
Bremer County Recorder
Bremer County Courthouse
Waverly IA 50677
(319) 352-5040
Buchanan County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
210 Fifth Avenue Ne
Independence, IA 50644
- MAIL:
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PO Box 319
Independence, IA 50644 - PHONE:
- 319-334-4340
Buchanan County Clerk
210 5th Ave. NE, P.O. Box 259
Independence, IA 50644
Telephone:(319) 334-2196
Buchanan County
210 5th Ave. NE, P.O. Box 259
Independence, IA 50644-1929
(319) 334-2196
Buchanan County Recorder
210 5th Ave., N.E.
P.O. Box 298
Independence IA 50644
(319) 334-4259
Buena Vista County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
215 E 5th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 149
Storm Lake, IA 50588 - PHONE:
- 712-749-2533
Buena Vista County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 1186
Storm Lake, IA 50588-1186
Telephone: (712) 749-2546
Buena Vista County
215 E. 5th Street, P.O. Box 1186
Storm Lake, IA 50588-1186
(712) 749-2546
Buena Vista County Recorder
P.O. Box 454
East 5th Court House Square
Storm Lake IA 50588
(712) 749-2539
Butler County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
428 6th Street
Allison, IA 50602
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 327
Allison, IA 50602 - PHONE:
- 319-267-2703
Butler County Clerk
P.O. Box 325
Allison, IA 50602-0307
Telephone: (319) 267-2487
Butler County
P.O. Box 307
Allison, IA 50602-0307
(319) 267-2487
Butler County Recorder
428 6th Street
Butler County Courthouse
Allison IA 50602
(319) 267-2670
Calhoun County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
416 Fourth Street, Ste 2
Rockwell City, IA 50579
- PHONE:
- 712-297-7111
Calhoun County Clerk
P.O. Box 273
Rockwell City, IA 50579
Telephone: (712) 297-8122
Calhoun County
416 4th Street, P.O. Box 273
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8122
Calhoun County Recorder
Courthouse
Rockwell City IA 50579
(712) 297-8121
Carroll County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
115 Sixth Street
Carroll, IA 51401
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 68
Carroll, IA 51401 - PHONE:
- 712-792-1200
Carroll County Clerk
P.O. Box 867
Carroll, IA 51401-0867
Telephone: (712) 792-4327
Carroll County
P.O. Box 867
Carroll, IA 51401-0867
(712) 792-4327
Carroll County Recorder
Courthouse
6th Street
Carroll IA 51401
(712) 792-3328
Cass County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Cass County Clerk
7th Street Courthouse
Atlantic, IA 50022-1492
Telephone:(712) 243-2105
Cass County
5 West 7th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022-1492
(712) 243-2105
Cass County Recorder
Courthouse
Atlantic IA 50022
(712) 243-4570
Cedar County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Cedar County Clerk
400 Cedar St.
Tipton, IA 52772-1752
Telephone: (563) 886-2101
Cedar County
P.O. Box 111
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-2101
Cedar County Recorders
Courthouse
400 Cedar Street
Tipton IA 52772-1752
(319) 886-2230
Cerro Gordo County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Cerro Gordo County Clerk
220 N. Washington
Mason City, IA 50401-3254
Telephone:(641) 421-3074
Cerro Gordo County
220 N. Washington
Mason City, IA 50401-3254
(641) 424-6431
Cerro Gordo County Recorder
220 North Washington
Mason City IA 50401
(641) 421-3056
Cherokee County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Cherokee County Clerk
P.O. Box F
Cherokee, IA 51012
Telephone: (712) 225-6735
Cherokee County
Drawer F, 520 W. Main
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6744
Chickasaw County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
8 E Prospect
New Hampton, IA 50659
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 186
New Hampton, IA 50659 - PHONE:
- 641-394-2107
Chickasaw County Clerk
Prospect St.
New Hampton, IA 50659
Telephone: (641) 394-2106
Chickasaw County
P.O. Box 467
New Hampton, IA 50659-0467
(641) 394-2106
Chickasaw County Recorder
Mary C. Murray
Courthouse
New Hampton IA 50659
(515) 394-2336
Clarke County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
104 W Washington
Osceola, IA 50213
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 157
Osceola, IA 50213
Clarke County Clerk
117 1/2 S. Main St.
Osceola, IA 50213-1299
Telephone: (641) 342-2213
Clarke County
Clarke County Courthouse
100 S. Main St.
Osceola, IA 50213-1299
(641) 342-6096
Clay County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Clay County Clerk
P.O. Box 4104
Spencer, IA 51301-0604
Telephone: (712) 262-4335
Clay County
215 W. 4th St.
Spencer, IA 51301-3818
(712) 262-4335
Clay County Recorder
Administration Building
Po Box 7306
Spencer IA 51301
(712) 262-1081
Clayton County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
111 NE High Street
Elkader, IA 52043
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 417
Elkader, IA 52043 - PHONE:
- 563-245-1807
Clayton County Clerk
111 High St.
Elkader, IA 52043
Telephone: (563) 245-2204
Clayton County
P.O. Box 418
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-2204
Clay County Recorder
Administration Building
Po Box 7306
Spencer IA 51301
(712) 262-1081
Clinton County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
1900 N 3rd Street
Clinton, IA 52733
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733 - PHONE:
- 563-244-0573
Clinton County Clerk
P.O. Box 157
Clinton, IA 52732-0157
Telephone: (563) 243-6210
Clinton County
612 N. 2nd St., P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733-2957
(563) 243-6213
Clinton County Recorder
Clinton County Courthouse
Clinton IA 52732
(319) 243-6210
Crawford County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Crawford County Clerk
P.O. Box 546
Denison, IA 51442-0546
Telephone: (712) 263-2242
Crawford County
1202 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442-0546
(712) 263-2242
Crawford County Recorder
Po Box 442
Dennison IA 51442
(712) 263-3045
Dallas County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Dallas County Recorder
P.O. Box 38
Adel, IA 50003-0038
Telephone: (515) 993-5804
Dallas County
801 Court St.
Adel, IA 50003-1485
(515) 993-5816
Dallas County Recorder
801 Court
Adel IA 50003-1484
(515) 993-3607
Davis County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
100 Courthouse Square
Bloomfield, IA 52537
- PHONE:
- 641-664-2155
Davis County Clerk
Courthouse
Bloomfield, IA 52537-1600
Telephone: (641) 664-2011
Davis County
100 Courthouse Square
Bloomfield, IA 52537-1600
(515) 664-2011
Decatur County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Decatur County Clerk
207 N. Main St.
Leon, IA 50144-1647
Telephone:(641) 446-4331
Decatur County
207 N. Main St.
Leon, IA 50144-1647
(641) 446-4331
Decatur Recorders
201 N Main Street
Leon IA 50144
(515) 446-4322
Delaware County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
301 E Main
Manchester, IA 52057
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 27
Manchester, IA 52057 - PHONE:
- 563-927-2845
Delaware County Clerk
301 E. Main, P.O. Box 527
Manchester, IA 52057-0527
Telephone:(563) 927-4942
Delaware County
301 E. Main, P.O. Box 527
Manchester, IA 52057-0527
(563) 927-4942
Delaware County Recorder
Delaware County Courthouse
Manchester IA 52057
(319) 927-4665
Des Moines County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Des Moines County Clerk
513 North Main Street
Burlington, IA 52601-5221
Telephone: (319) 753-8262
Des Moines County
P.O. Box 158
Burlington, IA 52601-0158
(319) 753-8262
Des Moines County Recorder
County Courthouse
513 N. Main St.
Burlington IA 52601
(319) 753-8203
Dickinson County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Dickinson County Clerk
18th & Hill County Courthouse
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Telephone: (712) 336-1138
Dickinson County
P.O. Drawer ON
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1138
Dubuque County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Dubuque County Clerk of Court
720 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Telephone:(563) 589-4418
Dubuque County
720 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 589-4418
Emmet County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Emmet County Clerk
609 1st Ave. N.
Estherville, IA 51334
Telephone:(712) 362-3325
Emmet County
609 1st Ave. N.
Estherville, IA 51334-2254
(712) 362-3325
Emmet County Recorder
609 First Ave. North
Estherville IA 51334
(712) 362-4115
Fayette County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
114 N Vine Street
West Union, IA 52175
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 273
West Union, IA 52175 - PHONE:
- 563-422-3787
Fayette County Clerk
Vine Street
West Union, IA 52175
Telephone: (563) 422-3234
Fayette County
P.O. Box 458
West Union, IA 52175-0458
(563) 422-5694
Fayette County Recorder
Fayette County Courthouse
P.O. Box 226
West Union IA 52175
(319) 422-6061
Floyd County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Floyd County Clerk
101 S. Main St.
Charles City, IA 50616-2756
Telephone:(641) 228-7111
Floyd County
101 S. Main St.
Charles City, IA 50616-2756
(641) 228-7777
Floyd County Recorder
Marilee Monroe
Courthouse 101 South Main
Charles City IA 50616
(515) 257-6122
Franklin County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
12 First Avenue Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 178
Hampton, IA 50441 - PHONE:
- 641-456-5678
Franklin County Clerk
12 First Avenue, NW
Hampton, IA 50441-0026
Telephone: (641) 456-5626
Franklin County
P.O. Box 28.
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-5626
Franklin County Recorder
Franklin County Courthouse
P.O. Box 26
Hampton IA 50441
(515) 456-5622
Fremont County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Courthouse Square, 506 Filmore
Sidney, IA 51652
- PHONE:
- 712-374-2122
Fremont County Clerk
P.O. Box 549
Sidney, IA 51652-0549
Telephone:(712) 374-2031
Fremont County
P.O. Box 549
Sidney, IA 51652-0549
(712) 374-2232
Fremont County Recorder
P.O. Box 295
Fremont County Courthouse
Sidney IA 51652
(712) 374-2315
Greene County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Green County Clerk
County Courthouse
114 N. Chestnut
Jefferson, IA 50129-2114
Telephone:(515) 386-2516
Greene County
114 N. Chestnut
Jefferson, IA 50129-2114
(515) 386-2516
Greene County Recorders
114 North Chesnut Courthouse
Jefferson IA 50129
(515) 386-3716
Grundy County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Grundy County Clerk
700 G Avenue
Grundy Center, IA 50638-1440
Telephone: (319) 824-5229
Grundy County
706 G Ave.
Grundy Center, IA 50638-1499
(319) 824-5229
Grundy County Recorder
Grundy County Courthouse
Grundy Center IA 50638
(319) 824-3122
Guthrie County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
200 N Fifth Street
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
- PHONE:
- 641-747-3414
Guthrie County Clerk of Court
200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA 50115-1331
Telephone:(641) 747-3415
Guthrie County
200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA 50115-1300
(641) 747-3415
Guthrie County Recorder
County Courthouse
205 N Fifth
Guthrie Center IA 50115
(515) 747-3412
Hamilton County
Countywide Record Locations: 0
Hamilton County Clerk
County Courthouse
Webster City, IA 50595-3158
Telephone: (515) 832-4640
Hamilton County
P.O. Box 845
Webster City, IA 50595-0845
(515) 832-9600
Hamilton County Recorder
Po Box 126
Webster City IA 50595
(515) 832-5655
Hancock County
Countywide Record Locations: 0
Hancock County Clerk
855 State Street
Garner, IA 50438-1645
Telephone: (641) 923-2532
Hancock County
P.O. Box 70
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2532
Hancock County Recorder
Recorder's Office
855 State St.
Garner IA 50438
(515) 923-2464
Hardin County
Countywide Record Locations: 0
Hardin County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 495
Eldora, IA 50627
Telephone:(641) 858-3461
Hardin County
P.O. Box 495
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 858-2328
Hardin County Recorder
Hardin County Courthouse
Eldora IA 50627
(515) 858-3461
Harrison County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Harrison County Clerk
113 North 2nd Ave.
Logan, IA 51546-1331
Telephone: (712) 644-2665
Harrison County
111 N. 2nd Ave.
Logan, IA 51546-1331
(712) 644-2665
Harrison County Recorder
Harrison County Courthouse
Logan IA 51546
(712) 644-2545
Henry County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
100 E Washington
Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 146
Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 - PHONE:
- 319-385-0763
Henry County Clerk
100 E. Washington St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-1931
Telephone: (319) 385-8480
Henry County
P.O. Box 176
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-2632
Henry County Recorder
P. O. Box 106
Court Bldg. Main & Washington
Mt. Pleasant IA 52641
(319) 385-0765
Howard County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Howard County Clerk
218 N. Elm St.
Cresco, IA 52136-1522
Telephone: (563) 547-2661
Howard County
137 N. Elm St.
Cresco, IA 52136-1522
(563) 547-2661
Humboldt County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Humboldt County Clerk of Court
County Courthouse
203 Main, P.O. Box 100
Dakota City, IA 50529-9999
Telephone:(515) 332-1806
Humboldt County
203 Main, P.O. Box 100
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-1806
Humboldt County Recorder
P.O. Box 100
203 Main
Dakota City IA 50529
(515) 332-3693
Ida County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Ida County Courthouse
401 Moorehead St.
Ida Grove, IA 51445-1429
Telephone:(712) 364-2628
Ida County
401 Moorehead St.
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2628
Ida County Recorder
Ida County Courthouse
Ida Grove IA 51445
(712) 364-2626
Iowa County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
901 Court Avenue
Marengo, IA 52301
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 145
Marengo, IA 52301 - PHONE:
- 319-642-3921
Iowa County Clerk
Court Avenue
Marengo, IA 52301
Telephone:(319) 642-3914
Iowa County
P.O. Box 266
Marengo, IA 52301-0266
(319) 642-3914
Iowa County Recorder
Iowa County Courthouse
P.O. Box 185 Court Ave.
Marengo IA 52301
(319) 642-3923
Jackson County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Jackson County Clerk
201 W. Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060-2243
Telephone:(563) 652-4946
Jackson County
201 W. Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4946
Jackson County Recorder
201 West Platt
Maquoketa IA 52060
(319) 652-3144
Jasper County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
101 First Street N, Rm 102
Newton, IA 50208
- PHONE:
- 641-792-7731
Jasper County Clerk
P.O. Box 666
Newton, IA 50208-0666
Telephone: (641) 792-3255
Jasper County
101 1st St. N., Rm. 104
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3255
Jasper County Recorder
Room 205
Jasper County Courthouse
Newton IA 50208
(515) 792-5442
Jefferson County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Court & Briggs
Fairfield, IA 52556
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 984
Fairfield, IA 52556 - PHONE:
- 641-472-2349
Jefferson County Clerk
P.O. Box 984
Fairfield, IA 52556-0984
Telephone:(641) 472-3454
Jefferson County
P.O. Box 984
Fairfield, IA 52556-0984
(641) 472-3454
Jefferson County Recorder
Jefferson County Courthouse
Fairfield IA 52556
(515) 472-4331
Johnson County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Johnson County Recorders Office
913 S Dubuque St
PO Box 1350
Iowa City, IA 52244-1350
Telephone: (319) 356-6093
Johnson County
P.O. Box 2510
Iowa City, IA 52244
(319) 356-6060
Johnson County Recorder
Johnson County Courthouse
913 South Dubuque
Iowa City IA 52244
(319) 356-6093
Jones County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
500 W Main
Anamosa, IA 52205
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 79
Anamosa, IA 52205 - PHONE:
- 319-462-3559
Jones County Clerk
P.O. Box 19
Anamosa, IA 52205-0019
Telephone:(319) 462-4341
Jones County
P.O. Box 19
Anamosa, IA 52205-0019
(319) 462-4341
Jones County Recorder
Jones County Courthouse
Anamosa IA 52205
(319) 462-2477
Keokuk County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Courthouse Square
101 S Main
Sigourney, IA 52591
- PHONE:
- 641-622-2421
Keokuk County Clerk of Court
Courthouse
101 S. Main
Sigourney, IA 52591
Telephone:(641) 622-2210
Keokuk County
101 S. Main
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2210
Kossuth County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Kossuth County Clerk
114 W. State St.
Algona, IA 50511-2613
Telephone:(515) 295-3240
Kossuth County
114 W. State St.
Algona, IA 50511-2613
(515) 295-3240
Kossuth County
Kossuth County Recorder
114 West State Street
Algona IA 50511
(515) 295-5660
Lee County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
933 Avenue H
Fort Madison, IA 52627
- MAIL:
-
PO Box 346
Fort Madison, IA 52627 - PHONE:
- 319-372-3405
Lee County Clerk of District Court
P.O. Box 1443
Fort Madison, IA 52627-1443
Telephone:(319) 372-3523
Lee County
P.O. Box 1443
Fort Madison, IA 52627-1443
(319) 372-3523
Lee County Recorders
P.O. Box 322
Fort Madison IA 52627
(319) 372-6557
Linn County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
930 First Street Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- PHONE:
- 319-892-5530
Linn County Clerk
50 3rd Ave. Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1704
Telephone: (319) 398-3411
Linn County
P.O. Box 1468
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-3411
City of Cedar Rapids - Assessor, Property
Linn County Recorder
930 1st S.W.
Cedar Rapids IA 52404
(319) 398-3441
Louisa County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Louisa County Clerk
117 S. Main St.
Wapello, IA 52653-1547
Telephone: (319) 523-4541
Louisa County
P.O. Box 268
Wapello, IA 52653-0268
(319) 523-4541
Louisa County Recorder
117 South Main
P.O. Box 264
Wapello IA 52653
(319) 523-5361
Lucas County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Lucas County Clerk
County Courthouse
916 Braden Ave.
Chariton, IA 50049-1258
Telephone:(515) 774-4421
Lucas County
916 Braden Ave.
Chariton, IA 50049-1258
(641) 774-4421
Lucas County Recorder
Recorder's Office
Chariton IA 50049
(515) 774-2413
Lyon County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Lyon County Clerk's Office
206 S. 2nd Ave.
Rock Rapids, IA 51246-1597
Telephone:(712) 472-2623
Lyon County
206 S. 2nd Ave.
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2623
Lyon County Recorder
Courthouse
Rock Rapids IA 51246
(712) 472-2381
Madison County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
112 N John Wayne Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
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PO Box 152
Winterset, IA 50273 - PHONE:
- 515-462-1542
Madison County Clerk
P.O. Box 152
Winterset, IA 50273-0152
Telephone:(515) 462-3771
Madison County
P.O. Box 152
Winterset, IA 50273-0152
(515) 462-4451
Madison County Recorder
P.O. Box 152
Madison County Courthouse
Winterset IA 50273
(515) 462-3771
Mahaska County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Mahaska County Recorder
106 South 1st St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Telephone: (641) 673-8187
Mahaska County
P.O. Box 1168
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7786
Mahaska County Recorder
Courthouse
Oskaloosa IA 52577
(515) 673-8187
Marion County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Marion County Clerk
P.O. Box 497
Knoxville, IA 50138-0497
Telephone: (641) 828-2211
Marion County
P.O. Box 497
Knoxville, IA 50138-0497
(641) 828-2207
Marion County Recorder
Marion Court House
Knoxville IA 50138
(641) 828-2211
Marshall County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
1 E Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
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PO Box 834
Marshalltown, IA 50158 - PHONE:
- 641-754-6366
Marshall County Clerk
17 E. Main St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158-4906
Telephone:(641) 754-6373
Marshall County
17 E. Main St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1603
Marshall County Recorder
Courthouse
Marshalltown IA 50158
(515) 754-6355
Mills County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Mills County Clerk
418 Sharp St.
Glenwood, IA 51534-1756
Telephone:(712) 527-4880
Mills County
418 Sharp St.
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4880
Mills County Recorder
Mills County Courthouse
Glenwood IA 51534
(712) 527-3146
Mitchell County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Mitchell County Clerk
County Courthouse
508 State St.
Osage, IA 50461
Telephone:(641) 732-3726
Mitchell County
County Courthouse
508 State St.
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3726
Mitchell County Recorder
508 State Street
Osage IA 50461
(515) 732-5861
Monona County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Monona County of Court
P.O. Box 53
Onawa, IA 51040
Telephone:(712) 423-2575
Monona County
P.O. Box 14
Onawa, IA 51040-0014
(712) 423-2491
Monona County Recorder
610 Iowa Ave.
Onawa IA 51040
(712) 423-1585
Monroe County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Monroe County Clerk
County Courthouse
10 Benton Ave. E.
Albia, IA 52531
Telephone:(641) 932-5212
Monroe County
County Courthouse
10 Benton Ave. E.
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-5212
Monroe County Recorder
Monroe County Courthouse
Albia IA 52531
(515) 932-5164
Montgomery County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Montgomery County Clerk
105 Coolbaugh St.
Red Oak, IA 51566
Telephone:(712) 623-4986
Montgomery County
P.O. Box 469
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-4986
Montgomery County Recorder
Montgomery County Courthouse
Red Oak IA 51566
(712) 623-4363
Muscatine County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Muscatine County Clerk
P.O. Box 327
Muscatine, IA 52761-0327
Telephone:(563) 263-6511
Muscatine County
P.O. Box 8010
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6511
Muscatine County Recorder
401 East 3rd
Muscatine IA 52761
(319) 263-7741
O'Brien County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
155 S Hayes
Primghar, IA 51245
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PO Box 310
Primghar, IA 51245 - PHONE:
- 712-957-3210
O'Brien County Clerk
115 S. Hayes
Primghar, IA 51245
Telephone:(712) 757-3255
O'Brien County
County Courthouse, Box 430
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 757-3255
Osceola County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Osceola County Clerk
614 5th Ave.
Sibley, IA 51249-1704
Telephone:(712) 754-3595
Osceola County
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 156
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3595
Osceola County Recorder
Courthouse Square
Sibley IA 51249
(712) 754-2241
Page County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
112 E Main
Clarinda, IA 51632
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PO Box 224
Clarinda, IA 51632 - PHONE:
- 712-542-5322
Page County Clerk
112 E. Main St.
Clarinda, IA 51632-2197
Telephone:(712) 542-3214
Page County
P.O. Box 263
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3214
Page County Recorder
Page County Courthouse
Clarinda IA 51632
(712) 542-3130
Palo Alto County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Palo Alto County Clerk
11th & Broadway
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Telephone:(712) 852-3603
Palo Alto County
P.O. Box 387
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-0387
(712) 852-3603
Palo Alto County Recorder
Courthouse 1010 Broadway
Emmetsburg IA 50536
(712) 852-3701
Plymouth County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Plymouth County Clerk
3rd Ave. & 2nd St. SE
Le Mars, IA 51031
Telephone: (712) 546-6100
Plymouth County
Clerk of Court
215 4th Ave. S.E.
Le Mars, IA 51031-2190
(712) 546-4215
Plymouth County Recorder
Plymouth County Courthouse
Le Mars IA 51031
(712) 546-4020
Pocahontas County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Pocahontas County Clerk
County Courthouse
Pocahontas, IA 50574
Telephone: (712) 335-3361
Pocahontas County
County Courthouse
99 Court Square
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4208
Polk County
Countywide Record Locations: 3
500 Mulberry Street, Room 115
Des Moines, IA 50309-4238
- PHONE:
- (515) 286-3772
- RECORDS:
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Naturalization Records to 1928. Probate Records from 1907 to now. Birth Records from 1880 to now: Excluding 1920-1941 Death Records from 1888 to now: Excluding 1907-1941 Marriage Records from 1846 to now.

Polk County Administration Building
111 Court Avenue, Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50309-2251
- PHONE:
- (515) 286-3160
- HOURS:
- Mon–Fri 7:00–5:00
- RECORDS:
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Land Records. Vital Records.
Pottawattamie County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
227 S Sixth Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- PHONE:
- 712-328-5627
Pottawattamie County Clerk
227 South 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501-4209
Telephone: (712) 328-5604
Pottawattamie County
P.O. Box 476
Council Bluffs, IA 51502-0476
(712) 328-5604
Pottawattamie County Recorder
227 South Sixth Street
Council Bluffs IA 51501
(712) 328-5612
Poweshiek County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
302 E Main
Montezuma, IA 50171
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PO Box 700
Montezuma, IA 50171 - PHONE:
- 641-623-5128
Poweshiek County Clerk
302 E. Main St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
Telephone:(641) 623-5644
Poweshiek County
P.O. Box 218
Montezuma, IA 50171-0218
(641) 623-5644
Poweshiek County Recorder
P.O. Box 156
302 East Main
Montezuma IA 50171
(515) 623-5434
Ringgold County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Ringgold County Clerk
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 523
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Telephone:(641) 464-3234
Ringgold County
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 523
Mount Ayr, IA 50854-1299
(641) 464-3234
Sac County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
100 Nw State Street, Box 3
Sac City, IA 50583
- PHONE:
- 712-662-7411
Sac County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 368
Sac City, IA 50583-0368
Telephone:(712) 662-7791
Sac County
P.O. Box 368
Sac City, IA 50583-0368
(712) 662-7791
Sac County Recorder
Sac County Courthouse
Sac City IA 50583
(712) 662-7789
Scott County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Scott County Clerk
416 W. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801
Telephone:(563) 326-8647
Scott County
416 W. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801-1187
(563) 326-8786
Scott County Recorder
428 Western Avenue
Davenport IA 52801
(319) 326-8611
Shelby County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Shelby County Clerk
P.O. Box 431
Harlan, IA 51537-0431
Telephone:(712) 755-5543
Shelby County
P.O. Box 431
Harlan, IA 51537-0431
(712) 755-5543
Shelby County Recorder
Recorder's Office
Court Street
Harlan IA 51537
(712) 755-5640
Sioux County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
210 Central Avenue Sw, Box 77
Orange City, IA 51041
- PHONE:
- 712-737-2222
Sioux County Clerk
210 Central Ave. SW
Orange City, IA 51041-1751
Telephone:(712) 737-2286
Sioux County
P.O. Box 47
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2286
Sioux County Recorder
P.O. Box 100
Sioux County Courthouse
Orange City IA 51041
(712) 737-2229
Story County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Story County Clerk
900 6th St.
Nevada, IA 50201-2004
Telephone:(515) 382-6581
Story County
P.O. Box 408
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-7410
Story County Recorder
900 6th Street
Nevada IA 50201
(515) 382-6581
Tama County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
100 W High Street, Box 336
Toledo, IA 52342
- PHONE:
- 641-484-3141
Tama County Clerk
P.O. Box 306
Toledo, IA 52342-0306
Telephone:(641) 484-3721
Tama County
P.O. Box 306
Toledo, IA 52342-0306
(641) 484-3721
Tama County Recorder
Courthouse
P.O. Box 82
Toledo IA 52342
(515) 484-3320
Taylor County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Taylor County Clerk
County Courthouse
405 Jefferson St.
Bedford, IA 50833
Telephone:(712) 523-2095
Taylor County
County Courthouse
405 Jefferson St.
Bedford, IA 50833-1388
(712) 523-2095
Union County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Union County Clerk
300 N. Pine St.
Creston, IA 50801-2430
Telephone:(641) 782-7315
Union County
300 N. Pine St.
Creston, IA 50801-2430
(641) 782-7315
Van Buren County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
406 Dodge Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
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PO Box 473
Keosauqua, IA 52565 - PHONE:
- 319-293-3110
Van Buren County District Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 475
Keosauqua, IA 52565-0475
Telephone:(319) 293-3129
Van Buren County
P.O. Box 495
Keosauqua, IA 52565-0495
(319) 293-3108
Wapello County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Wapello County Clerk
101 West 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501-2518
Telephone:(641) 683-0060
Wapello County
101 West 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501-2518
(641) 683-0060
Wapello County Recorder
Wapello County Courthouse
Ottumwa IA 52501
(515) 683-0045
Warren County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Warren County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 379
Indianola, IA 50125-0379
Telephone:(515) 961-1033
Warren County
P.O. Box 379
Indianola, IA 50125-0379
(515) 961-1033
Warren County Recorder
301 North Buxton Suite 109
County Courthouse
Indianola IA 50125
(515) 961-1089
Washington County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Washington County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 391
Washington, IA 52353-0391
Telephone:(319) 653-7741
Washington County
P.O. Box 391
Washington, IA 52353-0391
(319) 653-7741
Washington County Recorder
110 West Main
Courthouse
Washington IA 52353
(319) 653-7727
Wayne County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
100 N Lafayette
Corydon, IA 50060
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PO Box 435
Corydon, IA 50060 - PHONE:
- 641-872-2515
Wayne County Clerk
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 424
Corydon, IA 50060-0424
Telephone:(641) 872-2264
Wayne County
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 424
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2264
Webster County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Webster County Clerk of Court
703 Central Ave.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3853
Telephone:(515) 576-7115
Webster County
701 Central Ave.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3813
(515) 576-7115
Webster County Recorder
Webster County Court House
Fort Dodge IA 50501
(515) 573-7175
Winnebago County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Winnebago County Clerk of Court
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436-1793
Telephone:(641) 582-4520
Winnebago County
P.O. Box 468
Forest City, IA 50436-0468
(641) 585-4520
Winnebago County Recorder
126 South Clark
Forest City IA 50436
(515) 582-2094
Winneshiek County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Winneshiek County Clerk
201 W. Main St.
Decorah, IA 52101
Telephone:(563) 382-2469
Winneshiek County
201 W. Main St.
Decorah, IA 52101-1775
(563) 382-2469
Woodbury County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
620 Douglas Street, Rm 102
Sioux City, IA 51101
- PHONE:
- 712-279-6495
Woodbury County Clerk
101 Court St.
Sioux City, IA 51101-1909
Telephone: (712) 279-6616
Woodbury County
620 Douglas St., Room 101
Sioux City, IA 51101-1248
(712) 279-6624
Woodbury County Recorder
Woodbury Courthouse
Room 106
Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 279-6528
Worth County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Worth County Clerk
1000 Central Ave.
Northwood, IA 50459-1523
Telephone:(641) 324-2840
Worth County
P.O. Box 243
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2840
County Recorder
1000 Central Ave.
Northwood IA 50459
(515) 324-2734
Wright County
Countywide Record Locations: 1
Wright County Clerk
P.O. Box 306
Clarion, IA 50525-0306
Telephone:(515) 532-3113
Wright County
P.O. Box 306
Clarion, IA 50525-0306
(515) 532-3113
Wright County Recorder
P.O. Box 187
115 North Main
Clarion IA 50525
(515) 532-3113