Lookup Public Records in Greene County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Greene County, Iowa Overview
Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa, and as of the 2010 census, the population was 9,336. The largest community and county seat is Jefferson. Greene County was formed on January 15, 1851 and from 1854, self-governed. It was named after General Nathanael Greene, a hero in the Revolutionary War. The first settler was Truman Davis. He settled on the Raccoon River. The first courthouse was built in 1856 from wood. Previously court was held in a log cabin southeast of Jefferson. The second courthouse, of red brick, was built in 1870. The present Greene County Courthouse used today was built in 1917. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571 square miles, of which 570 square miles is land and 1.6 square miles is water. The county has six neighboring Iowa counties: Calhoun to the northwest, Webster to the northeast, Boon to the east, Dallas to the southeast, Guthrie to the south, and Carroll to the west. The county is covered by a total of 12 zip codes, the largest of which is 50129.
Greene County Clerk Information
Clerk of Court
Southeast Office on the Second Floor
114 N. Chestnut Street
Jefferson, Ia. 50129
515-386-2516
The Clerk of District Court office:
- Manages and maintains all trial court records, including pleadings, evidence and orders.
- Accepts and processes fines, fees and court costs owed to the state, child support checks, and civil judgments owed to litigants.
- Maintains a record of liens on all real estate in the county.
- Helps with involuntary hospitalization cases.
- Has the authority to dispose of scheduled violations which are not contested and do not require a court hearing.
- Is responsible for informing state and local government agencies of court orders.
Greene County Records
Adam Smith, County Assessor
Northeast Office
on the First Floor
114 N. Chestnut Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
515-386-5660
[email protected]
Assessments, property records, surveys and plats, market values, appeals, maps:
Marcia Tasler, County Recorder
Northeast Office
on the Second Floor
114 N. Chestnut Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
515-386-5670
[email protected]
Deeds, assignments, tax liens, vital records, military service records, plats and surveys, vehicle registrations, tax calculator:
Donna Lawson, County Treasurer
Northwest Office on the Second Floor
114 N. Chestnut Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
515-386-5675
[email protected]
Pay property taxes online, vehicle registrations, tax schedule, potential tax credits, license plate renewals, drivers licenses:
| Greene, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 11,141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 503 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 42 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 318 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 503 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,325 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 287 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,139 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,590 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 87 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 322 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 199 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 170 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 375 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 761 |
| Greene County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Greene 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: | Greene County Marriage License |
| Location: | 114 North Chestnut Street, Jefferson, Iowa, 50129 |
| Phone: | 515-386-5670 |
Greene County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 114 N Chestnut St # 11, Jefferson, IA 50129, United States
Phone: 515-386-5670