Marshall County, Iowa Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Marshall County, Iowa, can be obtained from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 2369 Jessup Avenue, Marshalltown, IA. Some mugshots may also be available through the online inmate search portal on the local jail's website.

To obtain a criminal background check in Marshall County, Iowa, you can request one through the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides a Criminal History Record Check Request form on their website. Locally, you may also visit the Marshall County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.

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

You can register to vote in Marshall County through the Marshall County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections office at 1 East Main Street, Marshalltown. Iowa offers online voter registration at sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/voterregonline.aspx, which must be completed at least 10 days before Election Day. Same-day voter registration is available at your polling place or the Auditor's office on Election Day with proper identification and proof of residence. The Auditor's office also processes absentee ballot requests and provides voter information at (641) 754-6335.

Property records in Marshall County are maintained by the Marshall County Recorder's Office at 1 East Main Street, Marshalltown, accessible at (641) 754-6343. The county provides a free online search system at www.marshallcountyia.gov where you can search recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents by name, date, or document type. For property tax assessments, parcel information, and GIS maps, visit the Assessor's online parcel viewer, which displays ownership, assessed values, property characteristics, and sales history. Certified copies of documents can be requested in person or by mail for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Marshall County are issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Statistics in Des Moines, not at the county level. Certified copies cost $20 for the first copy and $15 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. You can order online at www.idphvitalrecords.iowa.gov with additional service fees, by mail with a 4-6 week processing time, or in person at the state vital records office in Des Moines for same-day service. Marriage licenses are issued by the Marshall County Clerk of Court at the courthouse for $35, and divorce records are available through the court records system.

Business entity records for Marshall County are primarily available through the Iowa Secretary of State's online database at sos.iowa.gov, where you can search corporations, LLCs, and partnerships free of charge. Fictitious name registrations (DBA filings) for Marshall County businesses are filed with the Marshall County Clerk of Court at the courthouse and can be inspected during business hours. For local business licenses, building permits, and zoning compliance in unincorporated areas, contact the Marshall County Planning and Zoning Department at (641) 754-1426, while businesses in Marshalltown should contact the city's licensing office for municipal requirements.