Property Records in Des Moines County, IA
Deeds, ownership, assessments, and parcel data held by county recorders and assessors. Below is how to obtain property records in Des Moines County, Iowa — starting with the official government sources.
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Official government sources
The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.
- Des Moines County Recorder / ClerkOfficial · Free
Search recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Des Moines County, IA County Recorder or Clerk's office. Most counties offer a free online official-records search.
- Des Moines County AssessorOfficial · Free
Look up parcel ownership, assessed value, and property characteristics via the Des Moines County, IA Assessor's property search.
- Iowa Unclaimed PropertyOfficial · Free
Search for unclaimed funds held in your name — dormant accounts, uncashed checks, refunds, and deposits — through the Iowa unclaimed-property office. Searching and claiming are free.
What’s included
What you can find
- Deeds & titles
- Tax assessments
- Parcel maps
- Liens