Boone County, Iowa Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Boone County, Iowa, can be obtained from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located at 1019 W Mamie Eisenhower Ave, Boone, IA 50036. Some booking photos may be available through the Jail's online portal, depending on their policies.

To obtain a criminal background check in Boone County, Iowa, you can request it through the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides background checks for the state, and you can submit a request online or by mail. Locally, you may also contact the Boone County Sheriff's Office for guidance on obtaining these records.

You can look up sex offenders in Boone County, Iowa, by accessing the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and provides information about registered sex offenders in the state. The registry can be searched online by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

Voter registration in Boone County is handled by the Boone County Auditor's office at (515) 433-0568, located at 201 State Street in Boone. You can register online at sos.iowa.gov/elections, in person at the Auditor's office, or through the Iowa DOT when getting a driver's license, with a deadline of 11 days before the election (same-day registration is also available on Election Day). Registered voters can request absentee ballots online, by mail, or by phone beginning 120 days before any election.

Property records in Boone County are maintained by the County Recorder's office at (515) 433-0563 for deeds, mortgages, and liens, and by the County Assessor at (515) 433-0562 for property valuations and tax information. The county offers free online searching through Beacon at www.beacon.schneidercorp.com and through the county GIS system, where you can view recorded documents, parcel maps, ownership information, and assessed values. Certified copies can be requested from the Recorder's office for $1.00 per page plus certification fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Boone County can be requested from the Boone County Recorder's office at 201 State Street, Suite 301, phone (515) 433-0563, which acts as a deputy registrar for the Iowa Department of Public Health. The fee is $20.00 for the first certified copy and $15.00 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, with processing taking 5-10 business days. You can also order online through the Iowa Department of Public Health at idph.iowa.gov/health-statistics/vital records, though additional service fees apply, and you must prove eligibility as an immediate family member or legal representative.

Fictitious business name (DBA) filings in Boone County are recorded with the County Recorder's office at (515) 433-0563, while formal business entity registrations for corporations and LLCs are maintained by the Iowa Secretary of State and searchable free online at sos.iowa.gov/search/business. Local building permits and zoning approvals are handled by the Boone County Planning and Zoning office at (515) 433-0585 for unincorporated areas, or by city building departments within municipal boundaries. Professional licenses are issued by Iowa state licensing boards rather than at the county level.