Lyon County Courthouse Recorder’s Office
206 S. 2nd Ave, Suite 203, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 51246
Contact & location
- Address
- 206 S. 2nd Ave, Suite 203, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 51246
- Records for
- Lyon County, Iowa
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Lyon 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Lyon County Courthouse 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 Rock 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
★★★★★3.2 (5)- ★★★★★Pro ExpertGoogle
Thank you. Thank you for your business! I hope those fees from the citation and court are gonna help your county.
- ★★★★★Sherry MoenGoogle
The people were very helpful Being disabled with a leg injury I was disappointed that the courthouse was not handicap accessible at the moment. It made registering my vehicle much more difficult than it should be.
- ★★★★★Jake BoehmGoogle
Lyon County, IA Courthouse (#40 visited ch): Another classic box style courthouse. Not as many interesting colors, but I like the lion statue over the entrance and the nice view from the large lawn