Des Moines County, Iowa Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Des Moines County, Iowa, can be obtained from the Des Moines County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all bookings and may provide access to these photos through their office. Some mugshots may be available through online databases or local news websites that report on recent arrests.

To obtain a criminal background check in Des Moines County, Iowa, you should contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides background checks for the state, and you can request one through their website. Locally, you may also inquire at the Des Moines County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Des Moines County, Iowa, by accessing the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders in the state. You can search by name, location, or other criteria to find information about offenders in Des Moines County.

To register to vote in Des Moines County, you can register online at mymvd.iowadot.gov if you have an Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID, or submit a paper registration form to the Des Moines County Auditor's office at 513 N Main Street, Burlington, IA 52601. Iowa requires voter registration at least 10 days before an election, though same-day registration is available at your polling place on Election Day with proper identification and proof of residence. You can also request an absentee ballot for any election without providing an excuse by contacting the County Auditor's office.

Property records in Des Moines County can be accessed through the Des Moines County Recorder's Office at 513 N Main Street, Burlington (phone: 319-753-8203) for recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens. The local Assessor's office at the same location (phone: 319-753-8272) provides property tax records, assessments, and parcel information, typically offering an online property search tool on the county website. Most property searches are available free online, though certified copies of recorded documents require fees and must be requested from the Recorder's office.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Des Moines County can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics, 321 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0075, or potentially through the Des Moines County Public Health Department. Birth certificates cost $20 for the first copy and death certificates cost $15 for the first copy when ordered from the state. Processing takes 2-4 weeks for mail requests, and expedited service is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional fees. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility are required for restricted birth records.

Business records in Des Moines County can be found through multiple sources depending on business type. Fictitious business name (DBA) filings are maintained by the Des Moines County Recorder's Office at 513 N Main Street, Burlington. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the Iowa Secretary of State's free online database at sos.iowa.gov. Local business licenses and permits for specific cities should be requested from the respective city clerk's office in Burlington, Mediapolis, West Burlington, or other municipalities where the business operates.