Union County Recorder’s Office
300 N Pine Street - Suite 5, Creston, Iowa, 50801

Contact & location
- Address
- 300 N Pine Street - Suite 5, Creston, Iowa, 50801
- Records for
- Union County, Iowa
- Phone
- (641) 782-1725
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Iowa state records
Union 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Union 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 Creston. 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.
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