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Iowa criminal records are maintained by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) under the Department of Public Safety. Iowa criminal history record checks cost $15 per last name through DCI. The DCI Sex Offender Registry was established in 1995 as the central repository for Iowa sex offender information. Court records are accessible through the Iowa Judicial Branch online case search system.

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Did You Know? Iowa Criminal History Checks Are Available to Anyone — But Results May Be Incomplete

Iowa allows anyone to request a criminal history record check through the Division of Criminal Investigation. However, not all criminal events may be in the DCI system. The DCI repository relies on law enforcement agencies submitting arrest and disposition data — and some records may be missing or delayed.

Iowa Courts Online provides a separate search of the statewide court docket. Court records may contain case information that has not yet been reported to DCI, or vice versa. For thorough research, checking both systems is recommended.

About Iowa Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.
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Last reviewed: Apr 15, 2026 Updated: Apr 15, 2026