Muscatine County Recorder's Office
414 E. Third St. Suite 103, Muscatine, Iowa, 52761
Contact & location
- Address
- 414 E. Third St. Suite 103, Muscatine, Iowa, 52761
- Mail-in address
- Muscatine County Recorder414 E. Third St. Suite 103, Muscatine, Iowa, 52761
- Records for
- Muscatine County, Iowa
- Phone
- 563-263-7741
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Muscatine 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 Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine. 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
★★★★★3.0 (2)- ★★★★★Matt RogersGoogle
I was at the door at 422pm and doors were locked. Please change your hours of business to the correct time. It would do the public good to understand the actual hours of business.
- ★★★★★Ronnie SwailesGoogle
I have been visiting the Recorders office before Sarah was the Recorder. I have never been let down when I need of some help. It is truly and gratefully appreciated!!