Lookup Public Records in Fayette County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Fayette County, Iowa Overview
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,880. The county seat is West Union; however, Oelwein is the largest community. Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837 as a part of Wisconsin Territory. It was named after Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, a French general and politician, who came to America in 1777 to fight in the Revolutionary War, and who was named Major General of the Continental Army. The county was formed as part of a large reorganization of Dubuque County, which at that time comprised most of the northern half of Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of the Dakotas. Fayette County was granted the Minnesota and Dakotas territory on that date. It became part of Iowa Territory when it was formed on July 4, 1838. Fayette County’s size was drastically reduced into land that was part of the modern state of Iowa in 1843, then further split in 1847 after Iowa had achieved statehood. The county was organized in 1850. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 731 square miles, of which 731 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water. A total of 24 zip codes cover the county, and the largest is 50662.
Fayette County Clerk Information
Clerk of Court – Elizabeth Nuss
Clerk of District Court
114 N Vine Street Suite 200
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-5694
General Jury Service Information, Fayette County Juror Information, E-File Jury Summons Questionnaire:
http://www.fayettecountyiowa.org/CLERKOFCOURT.html
Fayette County Records
Ali Manson, County Assessor
Fayette County Courthouse
114 North Vine Street
West Union, Iowa 52175
(563) 422-3397
Assessment information, tax liens, tax schedule and estimates, forms:
Karen Ford, Recorder
Fayette County Recorder
114 North Vine Street, 2nd floor
P.O. Box 226
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3687
[email protected]
Vital records, military service records, vehicle registration, deed searches, land records:
Kyle Jacobsen, Treasurer
Fayette County Treasurer
114 North Vine Street, 2nd floor
P.O. Box 273
West Union, IA 52175
[email protected]
Driver’s License, West Union: (563) 422-3798
Driver’s License, Oelwein:
Oelwein Community Plaza
25 W Charles Street
(319) 283-4080
Property Taxes, West Union Only: (563) 422-3787
Motor Vehicle Registrations & Titles, West Union Only: (563) 422-3798
Registrations, pay property taxes online, licenses:
| Fayette, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 24,593 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,475 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 72 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 328 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 552 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,874 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 182 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 637 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 10,406 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,016 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 406 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 2,059 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 252 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 203 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 152 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 324 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 418 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 74 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,572 |
| Fayette County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Fayette 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: | Fayette County Marriage License |
| Location: | 114 North Vine Street, West Union, Iowa, 52175 |
| Phone: | 319-422-3687 |
Fayette County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 114 N Vine St, West Union, IA 52175, United States
Phone: 563-422-3687