| Certified copies of
birth, death, and marriage can be obtained provided entitlement is
proven. Certified copies are $15.00 each. Questions on
entitlement may be directed to the County Recorder's Office at (563)
244-0565
Marriage
Applications, Licenses, and Certificates
The Recorder processes
Applications for Marriage in the State of Iowa. Marriage Licenses
and Certificates of Marriage are also issued.
The Marriage Application and
License fee is $35.00 cash. The requirements for issuing a Marriage
Application requires the Bride, Groom and one witness, over the age of
18 years of age to appear in person between the hours of 8:00 am and
4:30 pm Monday through Friday. There is a three (3) business day waiting
period before the actual marriage may occur.
Birth
Certificates
Vital records of
births are available at the Recorder's Office for the years 1880-1920 and
1942-current. The State Health Department has the records for
1921-1941
Unwed births prior
to July 1995, all adoption records, and all legal name changes must be
obtained from the State Department of Health (515) 281-4944.
Death
Certificates
Vital records of
death certificates are available in the Recorder's Office.
Application
for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records
Application to Marry in Iowa You
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