Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026.
Marion County, Iowa, has about 34,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Marion County is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Marion County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Marion County are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at marioncountyiowa.gov/recorder (page title: Recorder | Marion County, Iowa), phone (641) 828-2211, 214 E Main St, Second Floor Knoxville, IA 50138, Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Marion County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Marion County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Iowa reassesses property in odd-numbered years and applies a statewide rollback, so the taxable value is a fraction of the assessed value.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor (page title: Assessor | Marion County, Iowa), phone (641) 828-2215, 214 E Main St Knoxville, IA 50138, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Marion County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Marion County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Knoxville: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at knoxvilleia.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/City-Hall-3, phone (641) 828-0550 (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Marion County
Court cases about land from Marion County, evictions among them, are filed in the Iowa District Court for Marion County.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-5/distr..., phone 641-828-2207.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Iowa Open Records Law (Chapter 22) a county office must answer a request without delay; the law sets no fixed number of days, and a delay past 20 days must be justified, and it may charge the actual cost of copying and retrieval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Marion County?
The County Recorder, at marioncountyiowa.gov/recorder, phone (641) 828-2211. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Marion County are filed there, and the County Assessor (marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Marion County?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor.
Where are evictions from Marion County filed?
In the Iowa District Court for Marion County. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Iowa?
Iowa reassesses property in odd-numbered years and applies a statewide rollback, so the taxable value is a fraction of the assessed value.
Is this the official Marion County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.