Dallas County Courthouse
801 Court St., Adel, Iowa, 50003
Contact & location
- Address
- 801 Court St., Adel, Iowa, 50003
- Mail-in address
- Dallas County CourthouseP.O. Box 38, Adel, Iowa, 50003-0038
- Records for
- Dallas County, Iowa
- Phone
- 515-993-5804
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Dallas 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 - 3:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 4–6 weeksIowa estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Dallas County Courthouse’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Adel. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★2.7 (35)- ★★★★★rachel fiedlerGoogle
No one here knows how to do a simple job. I literally am on the phone now and basically have to explain to these people how to do THIER JOB. I love living in waukee but after today I don’t want to be in Dallas county. I literally had a intern handle my case and he didn’t know anything… daddies money obviously got him the job. Same goes for the secretaries… learn how to do your job. Period
- ★★★★★Moe HodzicGoogle
The system is so corrupt. My trial ended recently in a divorce case. I had proof for everything and taxes and the judge Stacy Ritchie made an order against me. Making me go totally broke where I will barley be able to pay my bills. Being a male and having to fight in the system is true what people talk about. I can’t believe how corrupt the system is and these lawyers and judges that are involved. How is a man suppose to eat? Had proof of how much I make and the judge Stacy still doubled my child support. I can write the whole book on this corruption. I kept every file and soon I will release everything on media. How can you go against legal documents and be on someone’s side that just told lies. The person left me and decided to go with other man and at the end I have to put up with all of this. What a Shame. Just being a male and showing up in court you will loose. Welcome to Iowa justice system. All of this happened at Dallas county Court house. CORRUPTION
- ★★★★★Rae CGoogle
I visited the DMV first thing in the morning. Every time I've called or interacted with the staff, they have been extremely helpful and kind. This is the best experience I've had with government employees! Your best bet is to get in early and come prepared with the right forms - in and out in about 15 min.
- ★★★★★Kara BarteltGoogle
Had best experience at a DMV ever here. Friendly, fast, went above and beyond. See Jackie there - she is awesome!!
- ★★★★★Randy TheulenGoogle
After making an appointment online, I arrived early and was called back right away. My person was counter 10, she was not your typical County employee, she was friendly, caring and very knowledgeable.