Howard County Courthouse
137 North Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa, 52136
Contact & location
- Address
- 137 North Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa, 52136
- Records for
- Howard County, Iowa
- Phone
- 563-547-9210
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Howard 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 | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Howard 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 Cresco. 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
★★★★★3.5 (6)- ★★★★★Marc BanksGoogle
Employees are professional and friendly, small town atmosphere
- ★★★★★Ryan ZimmermanGoogle
Nice courthouse. Great people to work with when getting your license renewed, licensing a vehicle, ect. Friendly small town people!!
- ★★★★★Timothy HareGoogle
Customer service was great. Went in didn't have to wait long, got my new title and registration for my vehicle.
- ★★★★★Rachel HershbergerGoogle
The one lady that does drive tests. The one that has dark hair and is kinda light weight. She did a test today for my friend. is fussy and picky and if she tells you to turn she says it to late. Tells my friend to put stickers on my plate without asking the owner (me) I was not happy. Ask the owner if you can do something with the vehicle before you do it. Pls!🖐.