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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Audubon County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Iowa state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Audubon County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Audubon County, Iowa — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
5,562
Population
Census estimate
2,535
Households
Census estimate
$54,973
Median income
Annual household
$99,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Audubon
County seat
In Iowa
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Audubon County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Audubon County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action Audubon | Judicial District 4 | Iowa Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Audubon County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | Audubon County Sheriff Office, IA, Arrest Warrants Search |
| Property records | Welcome To Audubon County Property Search - Beacon - Schneider Corporation |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Audubon County Audubon County Recorder - Audubon County |
| Voter records | Iowa Voter Info | U.S. Election Assistance Commission How to register in Iowa | Vote.gov |
| Professional licenses | Find a Record or License | Department of Inspections, Appeal… Audubon County Economic Development Corp. - Audubon County |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Audubon County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Audubon County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Audubon County Records
2026
Audubon County official government portal active
The official Audubon County government website at www.auduboncounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Audubon County court records portal verified
State court system links for Audubon County verified against the Iowa judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Audubon County property records online
Audubon County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Iowa, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Audubon County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Audubon County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Audubon County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Iowa statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Iowa state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Audubon County Records
❌ Myth: "Audubon County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Audubon County are held by the Iowa state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Audubon County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Audubon County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Iowa state repository has verified, current Audubon County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Audubon County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Audubon County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.auduboncounty.com — Official Audubon County government website
- www.iowacourts.state.ia.us — Court records — official source
- www.auduboncountyia.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.eac.gov — Voter records — official source
- dial.iowa.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Audubon County & Iowa Records
For records not specific to Audubon County, use Iowa's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Iowa statewide record systems:
- Iowa Court Records →
- Iowa Criminal Records →
- Iowa Property Records →
- Iowa Vital Records →
- Iowa Voter Records →
- Iowa Wants & Warrants →
- Iowa Licenses →
- Iowa Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Iowa statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Audubon County, Iowa
Audubon County is located in west-central Iowa. The county seat is Audubon (official site: http://www.auduboncounty.com/).
- Population: 5,562
- Households: 2,535
- Median household income: $54,973
- Median home value: $99,900
- Below poverty line: 11.8%
- Land area: 443.0 sq mi
- Population density: 12.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Welcome To Audubon County
Official Free
Deputy Treasurer - Amanda Kommes · MV Deputy - Courtney Nelson · OUR OFFICE IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BY ENTERING AT THE GROUND LEVEL THROUGH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE COURTHOUSE & TAKING THE ELAVATOR TO THE 1ST FLOOR · Debra Campbell · Audubon County Treasurer ·
Property Search - Beacon - Schneider Corporation
Official Free
Assessor · Jess Tracy · (563) 652-4935 · Attorney · John L. Kies · (563) 652-3214 · Auditor · Alisa Smith · (563) 652-3144 · Conservation · Nathan Jones · (563) 652-3783 · Emergency Mgmt · Lyn Medinger · (563) 672-3333 · Engineer · Jayden Scheckel, P.E. (563) 652-4782 · General ...
Buchanan County Treasurer | Iowa Tax And Tags
Official Free
Property Taxes and Vehicle Registration Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Call (319) 334-7456 to schedule an appointment. Any changes in hours will be posted on the Buchanan Treasurer's homepage. Buchanan County Treasurer's Office 210 5th Ave.
County Recorder Directory | Iowa Land Records
Official Free
#7, Audubon, IA 50025 Phone: (712) 563-2119 Email: recorder@auduboncountyia.gov auduboncountyia.gov · Office Status: Office Open to the Public Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM · Dropbox located on left (north) side of sheriff’s driveway, along south side of building. Please call this county for more information. Sandie Smith, Black Hawk County Recorder 316 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 833-3171 Email: ssmith@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action
Official Free
Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action · This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them
Audubon | Judicial District 4 | Iowa Judicial Branch
Official Free
Laura Kyndesen 712-328-5733 laura.kyndesen@iowacourts.gov · 227 South 6th Street 5th floor Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone: 712-328-5623 Click the Go to eJuror button to begin. Go to eJuror · The Audubon County Courthouse will be closed beginning April 1st, 2024, through October, 2024 .
Vital Records - Audubon County
Official Free
Birth, Marriage & Death · Please Note: County Registrars are not authorized by law to have records of single-parent births prior to July 1, 1995; fetal deaths (stillborn); adoptions; delayed registrations; legal changes of name; any record ordered sealed by a court of law; or birth, death, ...
Audubon County Recorder - Audubon County
Official Free
The Office of the Recorder was to real estate. Audubon County's real estate records date back to 1855. On July 1, 1997 Recorders became Registrars of vital records (births, deaths and marriages).
Burials & Cemeteries
Official Free
PACER systems will undergo maintenance on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET . As a result, certain portions of this site may be temporarily degraded during the maintenance window. Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services.
Iowa Voter Info | U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Official Free
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🌐 eac.gov
How to register in Iowa | Vote.gov
Official Free
Find out how to register to vote, check your registration, get deadlines, and more for Iowa
🌐 vote.gov
Voter Registration List Requests | Iowa Secretary of State - Paul D. Pate
Official Free
List Information Click here to Request aVoter List Iowa law allows for the purchase of voter registration lists (See Iowa Code section 48A.38.) Requests can be made with the Secretary of State's Office or with a county auditor. Statewide and congressional district lists must be obtained from ...
Find a Record or License | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
Official Free
Search State of Iowa online services to verify professional licensure, and search inspection and survey records.
Audubon County Economic Development Corp. - Audubon County
Official Free
« Back to Business Directory · Address: 800 Market Street · Audubon, IA 50025 · Phone: 712-563-2742 (Primary) View Larger Map · Home · Economic Development · Explore Audubon County · County Information · Cities · Business Directory · Calendar · What's New ·
Iowa Board - Bureau of Professional Licensure
Official Free
If you have any questions about login, please plb@iowa.gov or call (515) 725-9022.
IOWA System (Iowa On-line Warrants & Articles) | Iowa Department of Public Safety
Official Free
The IOWA Criminal Justice Information Network provides a wide variety of information to police, sheriff's, state, and federal criminal justice agencies in Iowa.
Audubon County Home Page
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Employment Opportunities - Audubon County
Official Free
The Audubon County Examining Board is requesting resumes of eligible candidates seeking the position of Audubon County Assessor . The position is available immediately. Duties for the position are pursuant to those stated in the Iowa Code.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR PUBLIC MEETING
Official Free
The tentative agenda for said meeting Approve minutes of 12/31/2024 & 1/2/25 · Organizational Session with County Attorney: 1) Agendas: Exempt, Closed, and Not Needed ·
SEC.gov | Accessing EDGAR Data
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
SEC filings and company registrations.
sec.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Audubon County?
Audubon County court cases are searchable through the Audubon | Judicial District 4 | Iowa Judicial Branch portal: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-4/district/4/county/audubon. Iowa also operates a state-level case lookup through the Iowa Courts Online system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Iowa if I wasn't convicted?
In Iowa, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Iowa's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Iowa?
Yes. Active warrants in Iowa appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Iowa Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Iowa?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Iowa Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Iowa. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.