Union County, Iowa Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Union County, Iowa, can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 302 N Pine St, Creston, IA, and you can contact them at (641) 782-7717. While there is no dedicated online portal for mugshots, you may request access to these records in person or by phone.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, Iowa, you should contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). You can request a background check through their online portal or by submitting a request form to the DCI office. Local inquiries can be made through the Union County Sheriff's Office for more specific county-level information.

To look up sex offenders in Union County, Iowa, you can use the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and provides an online search tool. You can access information about registered sex offenders in Union County by visiting the official Iowa Sex Offender Registry website.

To register to vote in Union County, contact the Union County Auditor's Office at (641) 782-1701 or register online through the Iowa Secretary of State's website at sos.iowa.gov/elections. Iowa requires registration at least 10 days before an election, though same-day registration is available at the polls with proper identification. The Auditor's Office can also provide information about requesting absentee ballots for voters who prefer to vote by mail or cannot reach their polling place on Election Day.

Property records in Union County can be accessed through the Union County Recorder's Office at (641) 782-1744, located at 300 N Pine Street, Creston. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records, with many counties now offering online access through Iowa Land Records or county-specific portals. The Union Assessor's Office at (641) 782-1715 provides property tax assessment information, valuations, and parcel data. Some records may be searchable online, while certified copies require a request and statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events in Union County can be requested from the Union County Recorder's Office at (641) 782-1744, located at 300 N Pine Street, Creston, IA 50801. Statewide vital records are also available from the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Statistics at (515) 281-4944 or idph.iowa.gov. Fees are approximately $15-20 per certified copy, and requesters must provide valid identification and demonstrate a direct interest. Processing typically takes a few days for in-person requests or 2-4 weeks by mail, with expedited service available through VitalChek for additional fees.

Business name registrations and DBA filings in Union County are recorded with the Union County Recorder's Office at (641) 782-1744. For formal business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the Iowa Secretary of State's free online business search at sos.iowa.gov. City-level business licenses for activities within Creston or other municipalities are maintained by the respective city clerk offices. Professional licenses are issued by Iowa state licensing boards, not at the county level.