Wayne County, Iowa Records

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Wayne County, Iowa Courthouse Records
Wayne County, Iowa Census Records
Wayne County, Iowa Vital Records
Wayne County, Iowa Resources
Wayne County, Iowa External Links

Wayne County, Iowa (Map It) was created on January 13, 1846 (Organized in February 13, 1851) from Unorganized Territory. Wayne County was named in honor of Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), the American Revolutionary War general

Wayne County is bordered by Lucas County (north), Appanoose County (east), Putnam County, Missouri (southeast), Mercer County, Missouri (southwest), Decatur County (west).

Wayne County Cities and Towns include Allerton, Clio, Corydon, Humeston, Lineville, Millerton, Promise City, Seymour, Cambria, Confidence, Sewal.

A Wayne County, Iowa County and City Maps contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

MapGeeks.org has is a collection of old Iowa maps.

Wayne County, Iowa Courthouse Records

Wayne County, Iowa Courthouse
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Wayne County, IA Courthouse
Courthouse History

The Wayne County Courthouse is located in Corydon, Iowa. Wayne County was attached to Davis County for a breif time prior to organization January 27, 1851. Some early records may be found there. Learn More About State of Iowa Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Wayne county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.

  • Wayne County Recorder's Office has Birth / Death Records from 1880, has Marriage Records from 1851 and has Land Records from 1851. he County Recorder's Office maintains official records of documents affecting title to real estate. Every real estate transaction that takes place begins in the Recorder's Office. One of the major duties of the office is the management of public records. As a result, accuracy and preservation of records are a must in the Recorder's Office. In addition to real estate transactions, the Recorder's Office issues titles and liens; records veterans discharge papers; processes passport applications; accepts marriage applications and issues the subsequent license; issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage records as well as other numerous duties.
  • Wayne County Clerk of Court has Probate Records from 1851and has Court Records from 1873. The County Clerk of Court manages and maintains all trial court records, including pleadings, evidence and orders. The clerks of court have hundreds of administrative duties. They accept and process fines, fees and court costs owed to the state, child support checks, and civil judgments owed to litigants. They maintain a record of liens on all real estate in the county. Clerks help with involuntary hospitalization cases. They have the authority to dispose of scheduled violations which are not contested and do not require a court hearing. Clerks are also responsible for informing state and local government agencies of court orders.
  • Wayne County Tax Assessor is responsible for assess and appraise all real estate and personal property, to have access to all public records of the county for the purpose of securing information pertaining to accurate listings of taxable property.

Wayne County, Iowa Census Records

Wayne County, Iowa Vital Records

Wayne County, Iowa Resources

Wayne County, Iowa External Links

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