Iowa Sex Offender Registry Launches New Website
August 22nd, 2025 by Ric Hanson
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) today (Friday) announced the launch of its redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website. The updated site enhances user experience, improves functionality, and continues to provide Iowans with critical tools and resources to access information on registered sex offenders. The site remains accessible at the same web address:
https://www.iowasexoffender.gov/
The website introduces new features aimed at making it easier and more efficient for users to find the information they need. Updates include:
– Homepage links to active registrants and most wanted registrants
– Enhanced search functions that include a wider range of options and helpful tips
– Interactive maps that display the number of registrants in specific areas of the state
– Personalized notifications
– Links to helpful crime prevention and safety information aimed at fostering community safety and awareness
“Our goal with this redesign is to provide Iowans with an updated, intuitive, and accessible platform to access vital information,” said Hunter Bellon, Special Agent in Charge of the SOR. “We are committed to transparency and safety, and this new website will help ensure that critical information about sex offender registrants remains readily available to the public.”
The SOR website continues to serve as a trusted resource for law enforcement, community members, and organizations across the state. DPS encourages residents to explore the new website and use its many features.