How to Search Story County, Iowa Records (Start Here)
Story County, Iowa — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Story County Most Wanted
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The Story County, Iowa Sheriff's office provides this listing of most wanted persons, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges, physical description, occupation, last known address and bond amount.
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Iowa sex offender registry.
iowasexoffender.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Story County Property - Treasurer
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search the Story County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Story County Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Iowa Land Records database of Story County recorded documents and images.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Story County
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Official Free
Story County, Iowa government offices official website.
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Story County Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
The Story County, Iowa Sheriff's office provides this listing of most wanted persons, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges, physical description, occupation, last known address and bond amount.
Property & Tax Records
Story County Property - Treasurer
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Story County Treasurer database by parcel number or name for property record information and pay property taxes online.
Story County Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Iowa Land Records database of Story County recorded documents and images.
Business, Voter & Other
Story County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Story County, Iowa government offices official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Story County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of District Court for court records in Story County. For online case lookups, use Iowa Courts Online — it covers Iowa District Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Story County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Story County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Story County are issued by the County Registrar. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / IDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Story County records available online? ▼
Story County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Story County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Iowa, the County Assessor (City Assessor in some cities) handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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