Harrison County, Iowa Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Harrison County, Iowa, can be obtained from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining these images.

To obtain a criminal background check in Harrison County, Iowa, you can contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides statewide background checks, and you can request these through their website or by mail. Locally, you may also inquire at the Harrison County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Harrison County, Iowa, by accessing the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address to find registered offenders in Harrison County.

To register to vote in Harrison County, contact the Harrison County Auditor's Office at (712) 644-2050 or visit the courthouse at 111 North Second Avenue in Logan. You can register online at sos.iowa.gov/voters, by mail, or in person. The registration deadline is 11 days before an election for online and mail registration, but Iowa also offers same-day registration at your polling place or the Auditor's office on Election Day with proper ID and proof of residence. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Auditor or online.

Property records in Harrison County are maintained by the County Recorder's Office and the County Assessor's Office, both located in the courthouse at 111 North Second Avenue, Logan. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents through the Recorder's Office at (712) 644-2011. Property tax assessments and ownership information are available from the Assessor's Office at (712) 644-2015. Many records may be accessible online through county or state property search systems, contact the offices directly to inquire about free online search options.

Birth and death certificates for events in Harrison County can be requested through the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Statistics in Des Moines or through the Harrison County Recorder's Office at (712) 644-2011. The fee is $20.00 for the first certified copy and $15.00 for additional copies of the same record. Processing typically takes one to three weeks for mail requests. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional service fees, and you must provide valid ID and proof of direct interest in the record.

Business name registrations (DBAs) in Harrison County are filed with the County Recorder's Office at the courthouse in Logan, phone (712) 644-2011. 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 may be required by individual cities such as Missouri Valley or Logan, contact the respective city clerk's office. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards, and sales tax permits come from the Iowa Department of Revenue.