How to Search Clay County Records (Start Here)
Clay County, Iowa — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Jail & Inmate Records
Clay County Recorded Documents
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Search the Clay County, Iowa Recorder database for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by grantor/grantee name, legal description, or book & page.
Clay County Recorded Documents
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Clay County real estate related recorded documents from Iowa Land Records.
Property & Tax Records
Clay County Plat Maps (GIS)
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Use this interactive map service for Clay County, Iowa to view plat maps. Includes road, corporate boundaries, railroads, and water maps.
Clay County Property & Tax Inquiry
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Search for Clay County, Iowa Real Estate and Tax information by address, parcel number, map number, entity ID, book & page, or legal description.
Clay County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Clay County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Clay County Property Assessor Records
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Search for Clay County, Iowa property records from the assessor.
Clay County Property Sales - Commercial/Industrial
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Search for Commercial/Industrial Property Sales in Clay County, Iowa by date range, sale amount, transaction code, occupancy, square footage, year built, map area, tax district, and/or appraised value range.
Clay County Residential Property Sales
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Search for Clay County, Iowa residential property sales by date range, sale amount, transaction code, occupancy, and other criteria.
Clay County Tax Sale Certificates
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Search for Tax Sale Certificates in Clay County, Iowa by year & certificate number, parcel number, or name.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clay County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Clay County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Clay County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clay County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clay County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Clay County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clay County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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