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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Floyd County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Iowa state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Floyd County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Floyd County, Iowa — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
15,008
Population
Census estimate
6,600
Households
Census estimate
$62,356
Median income
Annual household
$128,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Charles City
County seat
In Iowa
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Floyd County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Floyd County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action Judges and Magistrates | Iowa Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Floyd County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Floyd County state portal below |
| Property records | Floyd County Treasurer | Iowa Tax And Tags |
| Vital records | Vital Records | Floyd County, IA - Official Website Recorder | Floyd County, IA - Official Website |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Floyd County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Find a Record or License | Department of Inspections, Appeal… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Floyd County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Floyd County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Floyd County Records
2026
Floyd County official government portal active
The official Floyd County government website at www.floydcoia.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Floyd County court records portal verified
State court system links for Floyd County verified against the Iowa judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Floyd County property records online
Floyd 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 Floyd County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Floyd County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Floyd 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 Floyd County Records
❌ Myth: "Floyd County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Floyd County are held by the Iowa state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Floyd 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 Floyd County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Iowa state repository has verified, current Floyd County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Floyd County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Floyd 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.floydcoia.org — Official Floyd County government website
- www.iowacourts.state.ia.us — Court records — official source
- www.floydco.iowa.gov — Vital records — official source
- dial.iowa.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Floyd County & Iowa Records
For records not specific to Floyd 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 Floyd County, Iowa
Floyd County is located in north-central Iowa. The county seat is Charles City (official site: http://www.floydcoia.org/).
- Population: 15,008
- Households: 6,600
- Median household income: $62,356
- Median home value: $128,800
- Below poverty line: 10.9%
- Land area: 500.6 sq mi
- Population density: 30.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 9
Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action
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Judges and Magistrates | Iowa Judicial Branch
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He earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa Central Community College and the University of Northern Iowa and his law degree from Drake University Law School in 2013. Magistrate Conrad remains in private practice as well. Magistrate Leslie A. Dalen was appointed to serve Hancock County in 2018. She earned her undergraduate degree from Miami University in 1990 and her law degree from Drake University Law School in 1993. She worked as an assistant public defender from 1993 to 2013 and served as a Floyd County
Vital Records | Floyd County, IA - Official Website
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Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage can be obtained from this office once entitlement has been proven. Certified copies are $15 each . The Recorder's Office accepts cash, check or card for in person requests. Cards have an additional 3% processing fee added on.
Recorder | Floyd County, IA - Official Website
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The recorder registers births and deaths, issues marriage licenses, and also issues certified copies of vital records .
Get Marriage, Birth, and Death Records | Iowa.gov
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You may request certified copies of birth, marriage and death records by telephone, in-person, online, or through the postal service .
🌐 iowa.gov
floydco.iowa.gov
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Get FREE FLOYD COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS directly from 4 Iowa gov't offices & 13 official property records databases. Records include Floyd County property tax assessments, deeds & title records, property ownership, building permits, zoning, land records, GIS maps & more!
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.
Iowa License Lookup
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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.
Floyd County Treasurer | Iowa Tax And Tags
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Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Day · The Treasurer's Office is responsible for the collection of property taxes for over 12,000 parcels , all mobile home tax, all special assessments by the numerous taxing entities ...
IOWA System (Iowa On-line Warrants & Articles) | Iowa Department of Public Safety
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The IOWA Criminal Justice Information Network provides a wide variety of information to police, sheriff's, state, and federal criminal justice agencies in Iowa.
Election & Voter Registration Information | Floyd County, IA - Official Website
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View election documents and information such as sample ballots, election results, and precinct maps.
County Recorder Directory | Iowa Land Records
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Diann Quastad Minion, Emmet County Recorder 609 1st Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334 Phone: (712) 362-4115 | Fax: (712) 362-7454 Email: dminion@emmetcountyia.gov emmetcounty.iowa.gov Dropbox available outside of office. Please call this county for more information. Amy Assink, Floyd County Recorder 101 S Main, Ste 305, Charles City, IA 50616 Phone: (641) 257-6154 Email: aassink@floydcoia.org floydco.iowa.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Floyd County?
Floyd County court cases are searchable through the Judges and Magistrates | Iowa Judicial Branch portal: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-2/judges-and-magistrates. Iowa also operates a state-level case lookup through the Iowa Courts Online system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Iowa marriage records public?
Marriage records in Iowa are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Iowa?
In Iowa, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Iowa law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Iowa criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Iowa's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.