Mitchell County Recorder’s Office
212 S. 5th St., Osage, Iowa, 50461

Contact & location
- Address
- 212 S. 5th St., Osage, Iowa, 50461
- Records for
- Mitchell County, Iowa
- Phone
- (641) 832-3941
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Mitchell 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 | $15.00Iowa 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 |
Rows marked Iowa state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Mitchell 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 Osage. 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
★★★★★4.9 (12)- ★★★★★Danyelle FreemanGoogle
Aways very helpful
- ★★★★★Rosalee LoweGoogle
It was very nice.
- ★★★★★angie polkGoogle
I came in to renew my licence... The clerk was amazing.
- ★★★★★Ana BGoogle
Have gone for driver's licenses and car titles, and we always get friendly and efficient services. There are usually no wait times.
- ★★★★★Dwight DeBoerGoogle
Always great customer service, friendly staff with a smile. Blessed to have such great employees in our County