DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces survivors of assault are now eligible to enroll in the Safe at Home address confidentiality program overseen by his office. Previously, participants included survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. The expansion of the program is part of a new law signed by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 17. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 22, 2021) — Iowans can now renew their Notary Commissions online through the Fast Track Filing system, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today. This new advancement will allow Iowa notaries to manage their files faster than ever before.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that address confidentiality is available for those needing an extra layer of protection. Iowa’s Safe at Home program provides a substitute address for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. The program is administered by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate encourages Iowans who receive a “No Activity” mailing from his office to respond quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2020 general election will soon receive the mailing to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will continue to be listed as inactive voters until they participate in an election or update their voter registration.