Lookup Public Records in Benton County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Benton County, Iowa Overview
Benton County, Iowa had a population of 26,076 as of the 2010 census. The largest community and county seat is Vinton, and the county was named for Thomas Hart Benton, who was a US Senator from Missouri. Established in December 1937 the total area of the county is 718 square miles, two of which is water, and the remaining 716 square miles is land. Neighboring Iowa counties are: Black Hawk to the northwest, Buchanan to the northeast, Linn to the east, Iowa to the south and Tama to the west. Although 23 zip codes are used to canvas the county, the larfest one is 52349.
Benton County Clerk Information
Julie Hessenius is the clerk of court:
Benton County Courthouse
Clerk of Court, 2nd Floor
111 E 4th Street
PO Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 472-2766
[email protected]
Benton County Records
Kelly Rae Geater
Benton County Treasurer
111 E 4th St. Ste 3
Vinton, IA 52349
[email protected]
(319)472-2439
Property tax Collection, Issuance of Vehicle Titles and Registrations, and Driver License Issuance:
Online property tax payments and vehicle registration renewal payments:
The assessor address is:
111 E 4th Street
PO Box 549
Vinton, Iowa 52349
319-472-5211
[email protected]
To pay property taxes online, seek tax credit or exemptions, current levy rates, and valuation reports:
Lexa S. Speidel is the recorder
319-472-3309
Land records, fee schedule, real estate transfer tax inquiries:
| Benton, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 32,147 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,341 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,752 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 350 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,058 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,241 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 231 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 575 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 128 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 12,831 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 74 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 66 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,370 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 401 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,285 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 216 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 565 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 589 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 830 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 117 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 303 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,914 |
| Benton County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Benton County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title XV, Chapter 595 and Premarital Agreements – Title XV, Chapter 596 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Benton County Marriage License |
| Location: | 111 East 4th Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349 |
| Phone: | 319-472-3309 |