The Monroe County Clerk's Office keeps and preserves public records for the Monroe County, Iowa government. As part of this job, Clerks maintain Monroe County vital records, including birth certificates, marriage records, death certificates, and divorce records. These documents list personal information such as names, dates of birth, and other identifying information, and they may be required to obtain Iowa government identification or to receive government services. These documents establish identity and can be used for Monroe County genealogical research. Monroe County Clerk Offices may also keep records on Monroe County property ownership, property taxes, and title deeds, as well as property sale records. The Clerk Office maintains multiple different county records and services, which may be available online.
Melrose City Clerk Melrose IA 117 Shamrock Street 52569 641-726-3202
Monroe County Clerk Albia IA 10 Benton Avenue East 52531 641-932-5212