Lookup Public Records in Buena Vista County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Buena Vista County, Iowa Overview
Buena Vista County, located in the U.S. state of Iowa, had a population of 20,260 as the 2010 census. The largest community, and county seat is Storm Lake. Buena Vista County was formed on January 15, 1851, from open land. It was named in memory of the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War ending in 1848; the victorious United States annexed considerable territory as a result. The total area of the county is 575 square miles of land, plus five square miles of water. It takes 12 zip codes to cover the county and the largest zip code is 50588.
Buena Vista County Clerk Information
Clerk of Court
215 East 5th Street
P.O. Box 1186
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: 712-749-2546
Buena Vista County Records
Kathy A. Croker is the county assessor
215 E. 5th
P.O. Box 148
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
(712) 749-2543
Property searches, market values, assessments, tax levies:
Pay fees online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-3/district/3/county/buena-vista
County Recorder:
Shari L. Willer O’Bannon
215 E. 5th
P.O. Box 454
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
(712) 213-7430
Fee schedule, forms and applications, land records, vital records, military service records:
Sherie Elbert, Buena Vista County Treasurer
P.O. Drawer 149
215 E. 5th
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
Tax Department/Management
(712) 749-2533
Motor Vehicle Department
(712) 749-2534
Driver License Department
(712) 749-2571
Tax statements, vehicle registrations and titles, and drivers’ licenses:
Buena Vista, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 23,173 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 686 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 1 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 31 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 146 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 927 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 522 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,476 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 108 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 359 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 58 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,971 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 26 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 4 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,041 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 377 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 862 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 103 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 28 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 321 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 189 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 142 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,521 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 58 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 31 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 122 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 5,524 |
Buena Vista County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Buena Vista 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: | Buena Vista County Marriage License |
Location: | 215 E. 5Th Street, Courthouse, Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588 |
Phone: | 712-749-2539 |
Buena Vista County Recorder
County Government Office
Address: 215 E 5th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588, United States
Phone: 712-213-7430