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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry website is a resource that contributes to public safety by providing current information regarding sex offenders in Iowa communities. Our staff is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and maintaining sex offender registration records, and aids law enforcement in upholding the registration compliance of Iowa sex offenders.

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Established
July 1995

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Sex Offender Registry was established as the central repository for Iowa Sex Offender registration records.  Our staff processes and maintains records for current Iowa Sex Offenders.

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There are currently 6,984 active registrants in Iowa.

Our website is typically updated on an hourly basis Monday through Friday, during business hours. The last update was completed on 08/26/2025 09:33:23 AM.

Most Wanted Registrants

These individuals are considered absconders and are in a non-compliance status with local jurisdictions. Do not attempt to apprehend any of these offenders yourself.

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Notifications and Watches

The Iowa Sex Offender Registry allows you to receive email notifications about registrants, these notifications are sent within 60 minutes of a change to a registered information. If you decide you no longer wish to receive notifications or need to make any changes, you may sign in and update these settings through the "My Account" and "My Watches" tabs.

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Information and Statistics

The Iowa Sex Offender Information tab contains details about the Iowa Code and several other areas of interest. You can view a map of registrants by county under "Web Stats," available documents under "Forms," and links to additional resources under "Links."

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Most Wanted

The individuals on the most wanted page are considered absconders and are in a non-compliance status with local jurisdictions. Do not attempt to apprehend any of these offenders yourself. Report any information to DPS or your local law enforcement.

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