Linn County Recorder’s Office
935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Contact & location
- Address
- 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
- Mail-in address
- Linn County Recorder Attn: Vital RecordsP.O. Box 1406, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52406-1406
- Records for
- Linn County, Iowa
- Phone
- 319-892-5445
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Linn 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Linn County Recorder’s Office’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 Cedar Rapids. 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
★★★★★4.5 (41)- ★★★★★Madeline SchulteGoogle
I went to the recorders office to get my passport which had lapsed. I was sent to the Recorder by the CR post office. The post office would have had me wait a week for a passport appointment. The postal clerk told me to go to the Recorders office that it was on a first come first serve basis. Being that I was on vacation from work I decided to give the Recorders office a try. I was greeted and assisted by a wonderful, friendly and most helpful person Gwen Smith. Gwen went above and beyond her duties and was graciously kind and helpful. I commend Gwen Smith on her duties in the Recorders office. Gwen made the start of my day the best! This service was the best and I will tell many of this wonderful and efficient service! Thank you Gwen Smith!
- ★★★★★Haki AlyassiriGoogle
I don’t usually leave reviews but dude u just got off the phone with was amazing. So informative and helpful with passport service questions!
- ★★★★★Melissa WilliamsGoogle
Easy access for to areas, elevator for handicap . Signs to direct you in the right direction.
- ★★★★★jessica boyleGoogle
Incredibly helpful staff getting passports for kids !
- ★★★★★Kimberly PeperGoogle
They were fast and very patient with my young daughter and retired mother who were getting passports for the first time.