Iowa public records encompass a variety of records that may be useful when searching for information on a particular person or for information regarding your family history.  These records are often maintained by the government in the state or at the county level.  Many counties offer online search tools that may prove useful to you when gathering information or public records such as civil court records, criminal records, criminal history records, incarceration records or vital records.

Largest City in Iowa: Des Moines

States Adjacent to Iowa: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Website: http://www.iowa.gov

Population: 2,926,324 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Iowa was first explored by French citizens who were following the Sac and Fox Indiana tribes.  The state has been home to as many 17 Native American tribes, but the only tribe to remain is the Meskwaki.  The first settlers moved to the state in June 1833.

Iowa Secretary of State - Business Services search for corporations.

Iowa Secretary of State - Search the UCC certified search as well as federal tax liens.

Iowa Financial Disclosure - Search financial disclosure records that are connected with the various offices of the state government.

Iowa Department of Corrections - Search for offender information by name, birth date, location or offense.

Iowa Sex Offender Registry - Search the Iowa Sex offender for individuals who have been convicted or adjudicated of a sex offense on or after July 1, 1995.  Registry is updated daily.

Iowa Online Docket Records - Electronic docket database for the Iowa State Court System.

Iowa State County Treasurers Association - Search for county services by clicking on the appropriate county on the map.

Iowa Unclaimed Property - Search for unclaimed property in the state of Iowa by name or property ID.

Adair County Assessor - Search the Adair county parcel search by house number and street, parcel number or legal description.

Adair County Residential Sale Search - Search for property information by sale date range, sale amount, recording book page or transaction code.

Adair County Agricultural Land Sale - Search by sale date range, sale amount range, recording book or transaction code.

Blackhawk County - Real estate mapping tool allowing you to map out real estate online.

Bremer County Assessor - Search property information through the Bremer County Parcel Search.

Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office - Search for accident and incident reports by case number or keywords.