How to Search Delaware County Records (Start Here)
Delaware 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
Delaware County Recorded Documents
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Iowa Land Records service. Find Delaware County recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) and images.
Delaware County Sheriff Sales
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Browse these lists of available properties up for Sheriff Sale in Delaware County, Iowa.
Property & Tax Records
Delaware County Property - Assessor
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Delaware County, Iowa Assessor's property records. Includes a parcel and advanced parcel search as well as residential, commercial, and agricultural sales searches.
Delaware County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Delaware County, Iowa Treasurer's property database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Business, Voter & Other
Delaware County
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Delaware County, Iowa official government website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Delaware County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Delaware County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Delaware 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 Delaware County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Delaware 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 Delaware County records available online? ▼
Online access in Delaware 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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