This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. This private reference service cannot retrieve files, issue certified copies, verify who occupies an address, or change an official database. Contact the agency that keeps the record for those services. Call 911 for an emergency. Contact local police if you believe someone is stalking or harassing you.
Where to Request a Record
Choose the Des Moines route that matches the type of information needed:
- Ownership or address records: use the Des Moines street directory
- Old volumes and past households: consult the Des Moines city directory collections
- One named person: follow the Des Moines resident lookup process
- Official custodians: review the Des Moines resident records offices
- Material not online: send a focused Iowa Code Chapter 22 request to the office that created or keeps the record
Polk County Recorder: 111 Court Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50309. Real-estate records: 515-286-3160. The office lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Verify hours before visiting.