Lookup Public Records in Monroe County, Iowa. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Monroe County, Iowa Overview
Monroe County, Iowa, established in 1843 was named for our fifth POTUS, James Monroe and is in the south-central part of the state. The population, as of the 2010 census was 7,970. The county seat and largest community is Albia. With total square miles of 434, all of which is land, the county borders against five other Iowan counties: Marion to the northwest, Mahaska to the northeast, Wapello to the east, Appanoose to the south, and Lucas to the west. The largest zip code in the county is 52531 and it is but one of a total of seven zips deployed in the county.
Monroe County Clerk Information
Clerk of Court
10 Benton Avenue East
Albia, IA 52531
641-932-5212
Monroe County Records
Randy Noe, Assessor
Monroe County Courthouse
10 Benton Ave E
Albia IA 52531
641-932-2180
Downloadable forms, assessments, tax credits and exemptions:
Tracy Casady, Recorder
Monroe County Courthouse
10 Benton Ave E
Albia IA 52531
641-932-5164
Vital records, military service records, recreational vehicle registrations and renewals, land records, easements and condemnations, transfer tax calculator, recordation information and fees, hunting licenses:
Peggy VandenBerg, Treasurer
Monroe County Courthouse
10 Benton Ave E
Albia IA 52531
641-932-5011
Available payment methods, pay property taxes, motor vehicle titles, registrations and renewal, license plates, driver’s license information and testing, forms, delinquent tax information:
Pay fees online:
| Monroe, IA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 8,705 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 835 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 51 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 837 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,222 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 74 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 211 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,769 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,738 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 85 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 84 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 186 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 123 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 327 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 156 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 583 |
| Monroe County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Monroe 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: | Monroe County Marriage License |
| Location: | 10 Benton Avenue East, Albia, Iowa, 52531 |
| Phone: | 641-932-5164 |
Monroe County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 10 Benton Ave E, Albia, IA 52531, United States
Phone: 641-932-5164