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- Winneshiek County
- County seat
- Decorah
- Population
- 385
- Winneshiek County population
- 20,070
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- Winneshiek County offices
- ZIP codes
- 52168, 52132
About Spillville public records
Iowa's state criminal repository, operated by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, offers a centralized location to obtain criminal history information. Legal matters in Spillville are adjudicated by the Winneshiek County District Court, which ensures that judicial proceedings are carried out under the law. Vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, are available through the Winneshiek County Clerk-Recorder's office or the Iowa Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Vital Records.
Spillville, Iowa is an unincorporated community located in Winneshiek County. Spillville voters are served by the Winneshiek County Auditor's Office, located at 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101, (563) 382-5085, winneshiekcounty.org.
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Are Spillville public records free?
Examining records is free under Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, and copies are charged at reasonable cost, with some agencies giving the first 10 pages free. Iowa Courts Online basic searches are free, a certified Iowa birth, death or marriage record costs $20 after the July 1, 2026 increase, and VitalChek adds at least $14 to online orders.
How do I request a Spillville police report?
Ask the Spillville police department for incident and accident reports if the town has its own force; otherwise the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office keeps reports for the area. A copy of an accident report filed with the state can be ordered from the Iowa Department of Transportation for $4, and peace officer investigative reports may be kept confidential.
Where can I search Spillville court cases?
Cases filed in Winneshiek County are heard by the Iowa District Court for the county. Iowa Courts Online gives free basic search of court dockets statewide, with a paid subscription for advanced search, and the clerk of district court sells copies.
Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded by the Winneshiek County Recorder. The county or city assessor sets property values, and the Winneshiek County Treasurer collects taxes in two installments, the first due by September 30.
Who issues Spillville birth, death and marriage certificates?
The Winneshiek County Recorder issues certified copies of births since 1986, deaths since 1954 and marriages in the county, for $20 each. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Statistics issues records from any county by mail, in person or through VitalChek.
Can I search another person’s Iowa criminal history by name?
Yes. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation runs criminal history record checks by name for the public, covering Iowa arrests only, for a fee. Iowa Courts Online also shows criminal cases by name.
How quickly must an Iowa agency respond to a public-records request?
Iowa agencies may take only a good-faith, reasonable delay under Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, which should ordinarily not exceed 10 business days and may never exceed 20 calendar days.
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