Lookup Public Records in Monona County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Monona County, Iowa Overview
Monona County, Iowa was established in 1851 and although we aren’t sure of the origin of its name, it is believed that the name is Indian for beautiful valley. The county seat is Onawa, which is also the largest community. As of the 2010 census the population was 9,243. The county has a total area of 699 square miles, five of which is water and 694 square miles is land. Two Nebraska counties neighbor Monona to the west, Thurston and Burt to the southwest. Woodbury county, IA lies to the north, Crawford county, IA to the east and Harrison county, IA to the south. Fourteen zip codes are utilized by the county, the largest of which is 51040.
Monona County Clerk Information
Monona County Clerk of Court
610 Iowa Ave.
Onawa, Iowa 51040
712-423-2491
Monona County Records
Tim Peters, Assessor
PO Box 175
Onawa, IA 51040-0175
(712) 433-2271
mocoasr1@mononacounty.org
Residential, commercial, agricultural building information, photos, property record cards, assessed values:
Tena Hinkel, Recorder
712-433-2575
Mocorec@mononacounty.org
Deeds, vital records, military service records, online searches, recreational vehicle registrations and renewals, easements and condemnations, plats and surveys, maps, tax liens:
Laura Oliver, Treasurer
Treasurer’s office:
610 Iowa Ave
Onawa, IA 51040
Tax Department
(712) 433-2347
Motor Vehicle Department
(712) 433-2702
Drivers License Department
(712) 433-9566
Downloadable forms, drivers license information and testing, pay property taxes online, motor vehicle titles, registrations and renewals:
| Monona, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 10,878 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 377 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 194 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 619 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 331 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 846 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 262 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,029 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,556 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 154 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 784 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 77 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 124 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 116 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 393 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 687 |
| Monona County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Monona 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: | Monona County Marriage License |
| Location: | 610 Iowa Avenue, Onawa, Iowa, 51040 |
| Phone: | 712-423-2575 |
Monona County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 610 Iowa Ave, Onawa, IA 51040, United States
Phone: 712-433-2575