About Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County is located in northeastern Iowa. The county seat is Independence (official site: https://www.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/).
- Population: 20,733
- Households: 8,020
- Median household income: $73,493
- Median home value: $166,200
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 571.1 sq mi
- Population density: 36.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 18
Buchanan County Treasurer | Iowa Tax And Tags
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Welcome to the Buchanan County Treasurer’s online property tax and vehicle registration payment site!
Beacon / qPublic.net
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Online access to maps, real estate data, tax information, and appraisal data.
County Recorder Directory | Iowa Land Records
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Erin Canfield, Boone County Recorder 201 State, Boone IA 50036 Phone: (515) 433-0514 | Fax: (515) 433-4972 Email: ecanfield@boonecounty.iowa.gov boonecounty.iowa.gov · Office Status: Office Open to the Public Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM · Michelle Mangrich, Buchanan County Recorder 210 NE 5th Ave, Independence, IA 50644 Phone: (319) 334-4259 Email: mmangrich@co.buchanan.ia.us buchanancounty.iowa.gov
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
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Buchanan County Offices – Government Contacts & Public Records
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For court records, the Iowa Courts Online Search system provides electronic access to many case files. Certain information may be exempt from disclosure or redacted to protect personal privacy or ongoing investigations, and requestors may be charged nominal fees for copies or research time.
District 1 | Judicial District 1 | Iowa Judicial Branch
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Buchanan · Chickasaw · Clayton · Delaware · Dubuque · Fayette · Grundy · Howard · Winneshiek · Black Hawk County Courthouse 316 East 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 · Kellyann Lekar · Lena Heit Phone: 319-833-3332 lena.heit@iowacourts.gov · Gar Osland 319-833-3390 gar.osland@iowacourts.gov · Terrance Campbell 319-291-2506 terrance.campbell@iowacourts.gov · © 2026 Iowa Judicial Branch.
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
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Vital Records - Buchanan County - Iowa.gov
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The Recorder/Registrar issues marriage licenses, registers births, deaths, and marriages, and certifies vital records .
Vital Records - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Learn about vital records including birth, death, and marriage certificates, and how you can request them from Iowa Health & Human Services.
Vital Records | State Historical Society of Iowa
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Start your search here for historic birth, marriage, divorce and death records in Iowa.
Elections - Buchanan County - Iowa.gov
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Please click the links below to view election information and to update your voter registration or register to vote.
Resident Services and Information for Buchanan County, IA
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The county’s “How Do I?” section directs residents to voter registration by form or electronic registration, absentee ballot requests, election results, and precinct information. The Auditor’s office also maintains voter records and processes absentee voting for qualified voters. The Buchanan County Auditor is located on the first floor of the courthouse at 210 5th Ave NE, Independence, Iowa 50644.
Buchanan County Auditor Commissioner of Electionts
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In 1975 the Auditor became the County Registrar of Voters with the implementation of a state-wide voter registration law. The Auditor is responsible for maintaining the current records of residents desiring to vote and purging the records of those no longer eligible to vote.
Inmate Search - Buchanan County - Iowa.gov
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Buchanan County Sheriff - Iowa.gov
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In July of 2010, the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office began operating out of its new building which was constructed on the south side of the Buchanan County Courthouse. The new building houses the Sheriff's Office as well as the Communications Center and Correctional Center (jail).
Find a Record or License | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
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Search State of Iowa online services to verify professional licensure, and search inspection and survey records.
Iowa License Lookup
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
Buchanan County Recorder - Iowa.gov
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The Buchanan County Recorder/Registrar Office was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839 and is responsible for recording and maintaining official records affecting title to real estate.
Buchanan County Recorder
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The Buchanan County Recorder/Registrar Office was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839 and is responsible for recording and maintaining official records affecting title to real estate.