Iowa, sex offender registry
Search the official Iowa sex offender registry, kept by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, then the corrections, criminal history and county sheriff sources that go with it. NSOPW searches every state registry at once.
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Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record.
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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry search, run by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the central repository for Iowa sex offender registration records since July 1995.
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One search across every state, territorial and tribal registry, run by the U.S. Department of Justice. Free, no login.
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Iowa Department of Corrections search of offender records, which are public information under section 904.601 of the Iowa Code.
Open official site Iowa corrections offender searchCriminal history
How to request an Iowa criminal history record check from the Division of Criminal Investigation by mail, fax, email or in person, with the name and exact date of birth.
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Marshall County Sheriff's Office page on registered sex offenders in Iowa, with the registration requirements and how offenders register with the sheriff's office.
Open official site Marshall County Sheriff's Office, sex offendersCriminal history
Osceola County Sheriff page on sex offenders in Osceola County, Iowa, with links to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry and the state's offender watch notification program.
Open official site Osceola County Sheriff, sex offendersCriminal history
Plymouth County Sheriff's Office, Iowa, sex offender information page on people registered with the Iowa Sex Offender Registry who live in the county.
Open official site Plymouth County Sheriff's Office, sex offender informationEverything else, organized
1 more Iowa source not listed above.
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Operated by Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa maintains a public, searchable registry where you can look up registered sex offenders by name, address, ZIP code, county, or city. Information is provided by the responsible state agency and is the most authoritative source available.
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The Iowa registry typically lets the public search by:
Display rules vary by tier and jurisdiction. Some offenders may not appear publicly under state law. Always verify current status directly with the official registry or local law enforcement.
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Each county sheriff below links to the office's own website or to the sheriff's page on the county website, opened and checked on October 16, 2026. Search the statewide registry above for registered offenders.
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Sex offender registry information is provided to help the public protect themselves and their families. It must not be used to harass, threaten, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual. Misuse may be a criminal offense under state and federal law.
If you have specific safety concerns or believe a registered offender is in violation, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Iowa Department of Public Safety directly.
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Use the Iowa sex offender registry card at the top of this page, the registry kept by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. NSOPW, run by the U.S. Department of Justice, searches every state registry at once.
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Every state page lists that state's official sex offender registry sources, each opened and verified.