Polk County, Iowa Archival Roll (2005–2026) — Filter "Adams"
131 filings • Custodian: Polk County, Iowa County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Adams | Locality: West Des Moines, IA • Classification: Family N•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | West Des Moines, IA | #DE-PPL-LG-001•••• |
Polk County, Iowa Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
Municipality Rank #5 of 12 in Iowa • 7.82% of 1,676 IA filings • County: Polk County (19-153)
- • Kristin Adams — Locality: West Des Moines, IA • Classification: Family N•••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-LG-001••••, West Des Moines)
Polk County, Iowa Filings by Era (2005–2026)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (131 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Polk County, Iowa
Top indexed surnames in Polk County, Iowa include Bahls, Carnahan, Croghan, Epright, Graves, Lunning.
Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory
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Polk County, Iowa Statutory & Judicial Reference
- Public Records Law:
- Iowa Public Records & Freedom of Information Act
- Vital & Recording Statute:
- Iowa Vital Statistics, Land Recording & Licensing Code
- Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
- 131 Filings (2005–2026)
- Parent County / FIPS:
- Polk County (19-153)
- Judicial Venue:
- Iowa County Circuit / Superior Court & Clerk Registry
Adams Family Public Records in Polk County, Iowa — Key Archival Questions
How does Polk County's public record archive compare within Iowa?
Polk County (Polk County, FIPS 19-153) ranks #5 of 12 indexed municipalities in Iowa, containing 131 filings (7.82% of the 1,676 statewide total) spanning 2005–2026. Division breakdown: People Lookup (129 filings, 98.5%), Liens & Unclaimed Assets (2 filings, 1.5%).
Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Polk County, IA?
The highest-frequency family surnames in Polk County, IA are Bahls (2), Carnahan (2), Croghan (2), Epright (2), Graves (2), Lunning (2). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (131 filings, 100% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Kristin Adams — Locality: West Des Moines, IA • Classification: Family N•••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-LG-001••••, West Des Moines).
Where is the local recording custodian for Polk County, Iowa?
Local records for Polk County are maintained by Polk County, Iowa County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (County Seat Courthouse & Iowa State Vital Records Division (IA); hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Local Time (Closed State & Federal Holidays); statutory copy fee: $15.00–$25.00 Vital Certificate • $5.00–$10.00 Recorder/Clerk Certification) under Iowa Vital Statistics, Land Recording & Licensing Code. Comparable IA municipal registries include Scott County (256), Dubuque County (180), Johnson County (121), Linn County (78).
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Indexed Municipalities & Town Clerks in Polk County, Iowa (1)
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Polk County, Iowa archival index compiled under Iowa Public Records & Freedom of Information Act; non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. § 1681).