How to Search Scott County Records (Start Here)
Scott 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
Scott County Recorded Documents
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Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents and images for Scott County and statewide. Provide by Iowa Land Records.
Property & Tax Records
Scott County Property - Treasurer
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Search the Scott County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Scott County Marriages
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Search this Quad-Cities Memory Project (including Scott County, Iowa) by groom or bride name for marriage notices and 1836-1925 marriage certificates.
Scott County Obituaries
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Browse this Quad-Cities Memory Project (including Scott County, Iowa) by name for obituaries published in the Davenport Democrat or the Quad City Times.
Business, Voter & Other
Scott County Census 1856
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Search this Quad-Cities Memory Project database of 1856 Scott County census records by name.
Scott County Census 1885
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Search this Quad-Cities Memory Project database of 1885 Scott County census records by name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Scott County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Scott County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Scott 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 Scott County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Scott 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 Scott County records available online? ▼
Online access in Scott 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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