Clay County Courthouse
215 West 4th Street, Spencer, Iowa, 51301
Contact & location
- Address
- 215 West 4th Street, Spencer, Iowa, 51301
- Mail-in address
- Clay County Recorder300 West 4th Street Suite #3, Spencer, Iowa, 51301
- Records for
- Clay County, Iowa
- Phone
- 712-262-1081
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Clay County follows Iowa’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Iowa birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 3,241,488
- Iowa population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Iowa statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00Iowa state fee | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00Iowa state fee | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00Iowa state fee | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysIowa estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Iowa at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Clay County Courthouse is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Iowa.
Reviews
★★★★★4.0 (9)- ★★★★★Ruth AlbrantGoogle
Shared a Wonderful Family Experience
- ★★★★★Robert HunterGoogle
Love the main street market
- ★★★★★Luc CauthronGoogle
I always lose money and time here. :)