About Clay County, Iowa

Clay County is located in northwest Iowa. The county seat is Spencer (official site: http://www.co.clay.ia.us/).

  • Population: 16,474
  • Households: 7,225
  • Median household income: $61,756
  • Median home value: $151,400
  • Below poverty line: 11.5%
  • Land area: 567.2 sq mi
  • Population density: 29.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 15
  • NCES schools indexed: 18
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Clay County
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The Clay County Assessor may provide property information to the public "as is" without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied . Assessed values are subject to change by the assessor, Board of Review or State Equalization processes. Additionally, statutory exemptions may affect the taxable ...
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Residential Sales Search
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The Clay County Assessor may provide property information to the public "as is" without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied . Assessed values are subject to change by the assessor, Board of Review or State Equalization processes. Additionally, statutory exemptions may affect the taxable ...
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Commercial Sales Search
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The Clay County Assessor may provide property information to the public "as is" without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied . Assessed values are subject to change by the assessor, Board of Review or State Equalization processes. Additionally, statutory exemptions may affect the taxable ...
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LEGAL PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SALE OF CLAY COUNTY LAND DELINQUENT TAXES LIST
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If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to obtain bidder information please contact the Clay County · Treasurer’s Office, 300 West 4th Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301 .
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Clay County - real estate value and taxation inquiry
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Real Estate Recorder Tax Sale Plat Map Appraisal Data · Choose one of the following search methods and complete as much of the information requested as possible. Then click on the button for that method. For additional help, click on any of the helpful hints links
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Buchanan County Treasurer | Iowa Tax And Tags
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We recommend you pay your property and vehicle renewal (tag) taxes online. It's easy, fast and safe. Online payment options include Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and eCheck - an electronic transfer of funds from your bank account to the County bank account. ... Tax Department: 319-334-4340 Motor Vehicle Department: 319-334-2005 Driver's License Department: 319-334-7456 Fax: 319-334-7454 · Buchanan ...
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Search - BLM GLO Records - Bureau of Land Management
Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.

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Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action
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Clay County Courthouse | Iowa Judicial Branch
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Although an appointed commission chose Spencer Township to be the county seat, the citizens rejected that choice and elected Peterson to be the site. The voters also authorized $6,000 for construction of public buildings. Although the contractor's bill for the courthouse totaled $7,500, the county only paid him $6,900. Clay County grew rapidly and in 1871, the county moved to Spencer.
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Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

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Recorder - Clay County, Iowa
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The Recorder/Registrar issues marriage licenses; registers births, deaths, and marriages; certifies vital records; and records military service records .
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Vital Records | State Historical Society of Iowa
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For certified copies of birth, death and marriage records or more recent birth, death, and marriage records contact Iowa HHS Vital Records . Divorce vital record statistics less than 75 years old are only available at Iowa HHS Vital Records .
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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.
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Elections - Clay County, Iowa
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Upcoming Clay County 2026 Elections · Official Website for Clay County, Iowa
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My Registration Status - Clay County Supervisor of Elections
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• Request a mail ballot • Review/update your voter registration information • Check the status of your mail ballot • Review your voting activity for the past 12 months
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Auditor - Clay County, Iowa
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As such, the auditor has control over the records of the board. Auditor’s election responsibilities include registering voters, supervising precinct election officials, publishing election notices, and acting as custodian of poll books.
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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.
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Treasurer - Drivers License - Clay County, Iowa
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Upcoming Clay County 2026 Elections · Official Website for Clay County, Iowa
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Iowa License Lookup
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
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Clay County Government
Business, Voter & Other

Clay County, Iowa government portal.

co.clay.ia.us
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SEC EDGAR Company Search
Business, Voter & Other
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SEC filings and company registrations.

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Clay County Sheriff's Office — Inmate Roster
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Clay County Sheriff - Clay County, Iowa
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Welcome to the Clay County, Iowa Sheriff's Office
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investigations - Clay County, Iowa
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Clay County Iowa Sheriff's Office - investigations
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IOWA System (Iowa On-line Warrants & Articles) | Iowa Department of Public Safety
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The IOWA Criminal Justice Information Network provides a wide variety of information to police, sheriff's, state, and federal criminal justice agencies in Iowa.
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Recorder | Clayton County, IA
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The County Recorder shall record at length all instruments of record which may be filed with her for recording consisting principally of deeds, mortgages, contracts, assignments, affidavits, releases, condemnation proceedings, veterans' records, plats, leases and other miscellaneous papers. The following are some of the Recorders duties: Collects the Iowa Real Estate Transfer Tax for the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
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Clay County Recorder | Iowa Land Records
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