This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. We operate a private reference site. We cannot pull records, certify copies, confirm who lives at an address, or remove anyone from a roll or database. Those requests go to the office that holds the record. For emergencies, dial 911. If you believe you are being stalked or harassed, contact local police.
Route a Johnston Record Question
Choose the source that matches the record rather than sending personal details to the private site operator:
- Who owns or lives along a street: see the Johnston street directory
- Old directory volumes and past residents: see the Johnston city directory collections
- Finding or verifying one person: see the Johnston resident lookup walkthrough
- The offices behind the rolls: see Johnston resident records offices
- Records not available online: file a request under Iowa Open Records Law with the custodian office named on the relevant page
Johnston City Clerk
6221 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131
515-278-2344
Contact the Clerk by phone or email through the official City Clerk page for city public records.
Polk County Recorder
111 Court Avenue, Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-286-3160
Public counter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.