Registration - Who

Welcome to the Iowa Sex Offender information pages. The tabs below contain detailed information about Iowa Code and several other areas of interest. You can read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page if you have questions about the site. You can view a map of registered offenders by clicking the "Web Stats" tab.

Who Has to Register


On or after July 1, 1995, an individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime or who was on probation, parole, or work release status, or who was incarcerated on or after July 1, 1995 is required to register. Registration includes individuals that have received a deferred sentence or deferred judgments and can include convictions from other jurisdictions such as other states and/or federal convictions.