How to Search Dubuque County Records (Start Here)
Iowa uses the County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities) for property assessments — not a separate Assessor.
- Court records: Clerk of District Court. Use Iowa Courts Online for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Registrar.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Jail & Inmate Records
Dubuque County Sheriff Sales
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Browse these properties listed for Sheriff sale in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Property & Tax Records
Dubuque County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Dubuque County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Dubuque County Recorded Documents
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Dubuque County mortgages, liens, deeds, judgments, and other recorded real estate documents from Iowa Land Records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dubuque County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of District Court for court records in Dubuque County. For online case lookups, use Iowa Courts Online — it covers Iowa District Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Dubuque County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Dubuque County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Dubuque County are issued by the County Registrar. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / IDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Dubuque County records available online? ▼
Online access in Dubuque County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Dubuque County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Iowa, the County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities) handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
Is there a statewide search that covers Dubuque County? ▼
For court records, yes — Iowa Courts Online covers Dubuque County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Dubuque County directly.
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