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County Clerk Of Court | Howard County Offices - Iowa

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Resource Name:County Clerk Of Court | Howard County Offices - Iowa

Howard County Offices - Iowa - North Elm

address

137 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
(563) 547-9206

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit in person for services

Fees

Varies by service, call for information

Service area

Howard County, IA

The Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in law, equity, probate, criminal, juvenile, adoptions, small claims, and traffic. In conjunction with other county offices the Clerk of Court also draws grand jurors, petit jurors, and talismen. The office also provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.

Also provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights. This office also provides information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys. This office does not give legal advice.

Last assured

01/12/2026

Providing organization

Howard County Offices - Iowa

Provides county government services to the Howard County area.