How to Search Madison County Records (Start Here)
Madison 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
Madison County Recorded Documents
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Search the Madison County, Iowa Recorder Indexing Inquiry for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) information by grantor/grantee, legal description, book & page, or parcel ID.
Madison County Recorded Documents
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Iowa Land Records online access to Madison County recorded documents and images such as deeds, mortgages, and liens.
Property & Tax Records
Madison County Property - Assessor
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Search the Madison County, Iowa Assessor's records for property information by address, deed holder, contract buyer, city, parcel number, or legal description.
Madison County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Madison County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Madison County Property Sales - Commercial/Industrial
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Search the Assessor's records for Commercial/Industrial Property Sales in Madison County, Iowa by date range, sale amount, transaction code, occupancy, square footage, year built, map area, tax district, and/or appraised value range.
Madison County Property Sales - Residential
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Search the Assessor's records for Residential Property Sales in Madison County, Iowa by date range, sale amount, transaction code, occupancy, style, living area, year built, map area, tax district, and/or appraised value range.
Madison County Property Tax & GIS Maps
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Search the Madison County, Iowa real estate and property tax records by name, address, parcel id, map number, entity id, book/page or legal description.
Madison County Tax Sale Certificates
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Search for Tax Sale Certificates in Madison County, Iowa by certificate number, parcel number, or name.
Business, Voter & Other
Madison County
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Official government website of Madison County, Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Madison County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Madison County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Madison 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 Madison County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Madison 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 Madison County records available online? ▼
Online access in Madison 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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