Lookup Public Records in Jones County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jones County, Iowa Overview
Jones County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,638. The county seat, and largest community is Anamosa. The county was founded in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a US Senator and member of Congress. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 577 square miles, of which 576 square miles is land and 1.4 square miles is water. The county is home to several parks: Wapsipinicon State Park – Anamosa, Central Park, Pictured Rocks County Park, Wapsipinicon State Park, Whitewater Canyon and Mon-Maq Dam. Neighboring counties include: Delaware to the northwest, Dubuque to the northeast, Jackson to the east, Clinton to the southeast, Cedar to the south, and Linn to the west. Fifteen zip codes have been assigned to the county, and the largest is 52205.
Jones County Clerk Information
Clerk of Court
500 West Main Street
Anamosa, IA 52205
319-462-4341
Jones County Records
Sarah Benter, Assessor
Jones County Courthouse
Room 26
500 W. Main St.
Anamosa IA 52205
319-462-2671
[email protected]
Property assessment information:
Sheri L. Jones, Recorder
500 W. Main St. Rm 116
Anamosa, Iowa 52205
319-462-2477
[email protected]
Downloadable forms, surveys and plats, maps, vital records, military service records, land records and deeds, condemnations, easements, value declarations, passport photos, forms:
Amy L. Picray, Treasurer
Jones County Treasurer’s Office
500 W. Main St. Room 106
P.O. Box 79
Anamosa, IA 52205-0079
Property Tax…………..(319) 462-3550
Motor Vehicle…………(319) 462-3559
Driver’s License……….(319) 462-2137
[email protected]
Pay property taxes online, vehicle registrations and renewals, driver’s license and testing information, acceptable payment methods:
Pay fees online:
| Jones, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 24,348 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,043 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 102 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 919 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 259 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 454 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,897 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 89 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 882 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 9,982 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 34 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,650 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 284 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 386 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 245 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 100 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 368 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 331 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 135 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 342 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 212 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 111 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,865 |
| Jones County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jones 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: | Jones County Marriage License |
| Location: | 500 West Main Street, Anamosa, Iowa, 52205 |
| Phone: | 319-462-2477 |
Jones County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 500 W Main St #116, Anamosa, IA 52205, United States
Phone: 319-462-2477