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West Des Moines City Clerk

Official records and legal files 4200 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3600

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Law enforcement services 250 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3320 Fax: (515) 222-3331 Ema

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County
Polk County
County seat
Des Moines
Population
68,723
Polk County population
492,401
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City of West Des Moines
ZIP codes
50265, 50266, 50336, 50339, 50359, 50360, 50361, 50362, 50363, 50364, 50367, 50368, 50369, 50398

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West Des Moines voters receive election services through the Polk County Election Office, located at 120 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. The office can be reached at (515) 286-3247, and additional information is available at polkelections.gov.

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How do I look up property records in West Des Moines, Iowa?

Property records for West Des Moines are kept by the Polk County Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages and liens, and the Polk County Assessor, which sets assessed values for tax purposes. Both offices provide copies on request. The Polk County page on this site (https://www.publicrecordcenter.com/polk-county-ia-public-records.html) lists more county record sources.

How do I find business license records in West Des Moines, Iowa?

West Des Moines is home to a thriving business community, with a diverse range of industries represented. The city's economic development efforts are coordinated through the City of West Des Moines, which provides resources and support for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations. Entrepreneurs and business owners can visit the city's website at https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/ to learn about available incentives, zoning regulations, and other relevant information.

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