Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration is a document filed with the Iowa Secretary of State's office when a nonresident alien individual or entity purchases real estate in Iowa. The registration serves as a legal record that the nonresident alien is the owner of the property. It also ensures the state is aware of the nonresident alien’s name and any business interests the individual or entity may have in the state. There are two types of Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration: (1) Individual Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration and (2) Entity Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration. The Individual Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration must be filed by a non-U.S. citizen living outside of Iowa who wants to own real estate in Iowa. The Entity Iowa Nonresident Alien Land Ownership Registration must be filed by a non-U.S. entity, such as a corporation, partnership, or trust, wanting to own real estate in Iowa.