How to Search Fayette County Records (Start Here)
Fayette 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
Fayette County Most Wanted
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The Fayette County, Iowa Sheriff's office provides this listing of most wanted persons, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges, physical description, last known address and bond amount.
Fayette County Recorded Documents
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Fayette County Recorder real estate documents such as deeds and mortgages. Provided by Iowa Land Records.
Fayette County Warrants
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Use this Fayette County, Iowa Sheriff's Office service to browse by name for active arrest warrants.
Property & Tax Records
Fayette County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Fayette County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Business, Voter & Other
Fayette County
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Official website of Fayette County, Iowa government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Fayette County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Fayette County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Fayette 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 Fayette County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Fayette 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 Fayette County records available online? ▼
Online access in Fayette 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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