Iowa vital records · Marriage Records
Iowa Marriage Records
How to get a certified Iowa marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $15.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 96
- Offices issuing
- 93
- Counties
How to get an Iowa marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Iowa office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 96 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Health Statistics, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Statistics, Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075.
Iowa marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- Expedited options are only offered with online orders through VitalChek
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Rush processing
- VitalChek’s options (the only expedited service available besides in-person) range from 2-5 business days to 2-3 weeks
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Children
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name at Birth
- Groom Name
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Birthdate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- College ID
- Out-of-State Driver's License
- Permanent Residents Card
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- Visa
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Card with Photo
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Criminal Record
- Expired Driver's License
- Filed US Tax Return Form
- Foreign ID Card
- Foreign Passport
- Foreign Voter Registration
- Hospital Bill
- Insurance Record
- International Driver's License
- Matricula Consular Card
- Medicaid Card
- Medical Card
- Medicare Card
- Non-government ID
- Rent Receipt
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
Notarization: Yes
Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Health Statistics (IDPH - Bureau of Health Statistics)
- Address
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Statistics Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
- Mailing
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Statistics Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
- Phone
- (515) 281-4944
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Skip the trip. Order an Iowa marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Iowa: county offices
96 offices in 93 Iowa counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $15.00.
- Adair County 1
- Adams County 1
- Allamakee County 1
- Audubon County 1
- Benton County 1
- Black Hawk County 1
- Boone County 1
- Bremer County 1
- Buchanan County 1
- Buena Vista County 1
- Butler County 1
- Calhoun County 1
- Carroll County 1
- Cass County 1
- Cedar County 1
- Cerro Gordo County 1
- Cherokee County 1
- Chickasaw County 1
- Clarke County 1
- Clayton County 1
- Clinton County 1
- Crawford County 1
- Dallas County 1
- Davis County 1
- Decatur County 1
- Delaware County 1
- Des Moines County 1
- Dickinson County 1
- Dubuque County 1
- Emmet County 1
- Fayette County 1
- Floyd County 1
- Franklin County 1
- Fremont County 1
- Greene County 1
- Grundy County 1
- Guthrie County 1
- Hamilton County 1
- Hancock County 1
- Hardin County 1
- Harrison County 1
- Henry County 1
- Howard County 1
- Ida County 1
- Iowa County 1
- Jackson County 1
- Jasper County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Johnson County 1
- Jones County 1
- Keokuk County 1
- Kossuth County 1
- Linn County 1
- Louisa County 1
- Lucas County 1
- Lyon County 1
- Madison County 1
- Mahaska County 1
- Marion County 1
- Marshall County 1
- Mills County 1
- Mitchell County 1
- Monona County 1
- Monroe County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Muscatine County 1
- O'Brien County 1
- Osceola County 1
- Page County 1
- Palo Alto County 1
- Plymouth County 1
- Pocahontas County 1
- Polk County 1
- Pottawattamie County 1
- Poweshiek County 1
- Ringgold County 1
- Sac County 1
- Shelby County 1
- Sioux County 1
- South Lee County 1
- Story County 1
- Tama County 1
- Union County 1
- Van Buren County 1
- Wapello County 1
- Warren County 1
- Washington County 1
- Webster County 1
- Winnebago County 1
- Winneshiek County 1
- Woodbury County 1
- Worth County 1
- Wright County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County Recorder/Registrar
Adair County Courthouse 400 Public Square Ste. 6, Greenfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Adair | 641-743-2411 | $15.00* |
| Adams County Recorder 500 Ninth Street, Corning · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Adams | 641-322-3744 | $15.00 |
| Allamakee County Recorder’s Office 110 Allamakee Street, Waukon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Allamakee | 563-568-2364 | $15.00 |
| Audubon County Recorder 318 Leroy St #7, Audubon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Audubon | 712-563-2119 | $15.00* |
| Benton County Recorder's Office 111 E 4th Street, Vinton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Benton | (319) 472-3309 | $15.00 |
| Black Hawk County Courthouse 316 E 5th St, Room 213, Waterloo | Black Hawk | 319-833-3002 | $15.00 |
| Boone County Recorder’s Office
COURTHOUSE 201 State St. (Second Floor), Boone · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Boone | 515-433-0514 | $15.00 |
| Bremer County Recorder's Office 415 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Bremer | (319) 352-0401 | $15.00* |
| Buchanan County Recorder/Registrar Office 210 5th Ave NE - 1st Floor, Independence · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Buchanan | (319) 334-4259 | $15.00 |
| Buena Vista County Recorder’s Office 215 E. 5th, Storm Lake · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Buena Vista | (712) 749-2539 | $15.00 |
| Butler County Recorder's Office
Butler County Courthouse 428 Sixth Street, Allison · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Butler | (319) 346-6612 | $15.00* |
| Calhoun County Recorder
Calhoun County Courthouse 416 Fourth Street, Suite 3, Rockwell City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Calhoun | (712) 297-8121 | $15.00* |
| Carroll County Recorder's Office 114 E. 6th St., Carroll · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 712-792-3328 | $15.00 |
| Cass County Recorder
Courthouse 5 West 7th Street, Atlantic · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cass | 712-243-1692 | $15.00 |
| Cedar County Recorder
Courthouse 400 Cedar St., Suite 105, Tipton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cedar | 563-886-2230 | $15.00 |
| Cerro Gordo County Recorder 220 North Washington Ave, Mason City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cerro Gordo | (641) 421-3056 | $15.00 |
| Cherokee County Recorder's Office 520 West Main Street, Cherokee · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cherokee | (712) 225-6735 | $15.00 |
| Chickasaw County Recorder/Registrar
Courthouse 8 E. Prospect St. · First Floor, New Hampton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Chickasaw | 641-394-2336 641-394-2816 | $15.00 |
| Clarke County Courthouse, 1st floor
Recorder 100 South Main Street, Osceola · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clarke | (641) 342-3313 | $20.00 |
| Clayton County Recorder's Office 111 High Street NE - Suite 103, Elkader · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clayton | 563-245-2710 | $15.00 |
| Clinton County Recorder's Office 1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clinton | 563-244-0565 | $15.00 |
| Crawford County Recorder/Registrar 1202 Broadway
Second Floor, Denison · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Crawford | (712) 263 3643 | $15.00 |
| Dallas County Courthouse 801 Court St., Adel | Dallas | 515-993-5804 | $15.00 |
| Davis County Recorder’s Office 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Bloomfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Davis | 641-664-2321 | $20.00 |
| Decatur County Recorders Office 207 N. Main Street
Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Leon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Decatur | 641-446-4322 | $15.00* |
| Delaware County Courthouse 301 E Main Street, Manchester | Delaware | (563) 927-4665 | $15.00 |
| Des Moines County Recorder
Courthouse 513 N. Main St., Burlington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Des Moines | 319-753-8221 | $15.00 |
| Dickinson County Recorder's Office 1802 Hill Ave Ste. 1500, Spirit Lake · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dickinson | 712-336-1495 | $15.00* |
| Dubuque County Courthouse 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque | Dubuque | 563-589-4434 | $15.00 |
| Recorder And Registrar Of Vital Statistics
Emmet County Courthouse 609 1st Avenue North
Suite #7, Estherville · Vital Records Offices | Emmet | 712-362-4115 | $15.00 |
| Fayette County Recorder's Office 114 North Vine Street, West Union · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Fayette | 563-422-3687 | $15.00 |
| Floyd County Recorder's Office 101 S Main Street Suite 305, Charles City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Floyd | 641-257-6154 | $15.00 |
| Franklin County Recorder/
Registrar of Vital Records 12 1st Ave NW, Hampton · Vital Records Offices | Franklin | 641-456-5675 | $15.00 |
| Fremont County Recorder 506 Filmore St, Sidney · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Fremont | 712-374-2315 | $15.00 |
| Greene County Courthouse 114 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson | Greene | 515-386-5670 | $15.00* |
| Grundy County Recorder's Office 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grundy | 319-824-3234 | $15.00 |
| Guthrie County Recorder’s Office 200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Guthrie | (641) 747-3412 | $15.00* |
| Hamilton County Recorder's Office 2300 Superior Street, Suite 6, Webster City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Hamilton | 515-832-9535 | $15.00* |
| Hancock County Recorder's Office 855 State Street, Garner · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Hancock | (641) 923-2464 | $15.00* |
| Hardin County Recorder’s Office 1215 Edington Avenue,
Suite 4, Eldora · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Hardin | 641-939-8178 | $20.00 |
| Harrison County Recorder’s Office 111 North 2nd Avenue, Logan · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Harrison | (712) 644-2545 | $15.00* |
| Henry County County Recorder’s Office 100 E. Washington St.,
Suite 201, Mount Pleasant · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Henry | (319) 385 - 0765 | $15.00 |
| Howard County Courthouse 137 North Elm Street, Cresco | Howard | 563-547-9210 | $15.00 |
| Humboldt County Iowa Recorder's Office 203 Main Street, Dakota City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Humboldt | 515-332-3693 | $15.00 |
| Ida County Recorder’s Office 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Ida | 712.364.2220 | $15.00* |
| Iowa County Recorder's Office 901 Court Avenue, Marengo · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Iowa | 319-642-3622 | $15.00* |
| Jackson County Recorder’s Office 201 West Platt Street, Maquoketa · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Jackson | (563) 652-2504 | $15.00 |
| Jasper County Recorder’s Office 101 1st Street N
Room 102, Newton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Jasper | 641-792-5442 | $15.00 |
| Jefferson County Courthouse Recorder’s Office 51 W Briggs Ave. Ste. 4, Fairfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Jefferson | (641) 472-4331 | $15.00* |
| Johnson County Administration Building
Recorder's Office 913 S Dubuque St, Iowa City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Johnson | (319) 356-6093 | $15.00 |
| Jones County Courthouse
Recorder's Office 500 W. Main St.
Room 116, Anamosa · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Jones | (319) 462-2477 | $15.00 |
| Keokuk County Recorder 101 South Main Street, Sigourney · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Keokuk | 641-622-2540 | $15.00 |
| Kossuth County Recorder's Office 114 W. State Street, Algona · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Kossuth | (515) 295-5660 | $15.00 |
| Linn County Recorder’s Office 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Linn | 319-892-5445 | $15.00 |
| Louisa County Recorder / Registrar 117 South Main Street, Wapello · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Louisa | 319-523-5361 | $15.00 |
| Lucas County Recorder/Registrar 916 Braden Ave · First Floor, Chariton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Lucas | 641-774-4512 | $15.00 |
| Lyon County Courthouse Recorder’s Office 206 S. 2nd Ave, Suite 203, Rock Rapids · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Lyon | (712) 472-8528 Option #6 | $15.00 |
| Madison County Recorder/Registrar 201 W Court Ave, Winterset · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Madison | (515) 462-3771 | $15.00 |
| Mahaska County Courthouse
Recorder’s Office 106 South 1st Street · 1st Floor, Oskaloosa · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Mahaska | (641) 673-8187 | $15.00* |
| Marion County Courthouse
Recorder’s Office 214 E Main St · Second Floor, Knoxville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Marion | (641) 828-2211 | $15.00 |
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* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Iowa marriage certificate FAQs
How much does an Iowa marriage certificate cost?
A certified Iowa marriage certificate costs $15.00 ($15), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $15. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $15.00 and $20.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Iowa?
Standard processing is 4 to 6 weeks. Expedited service: VitalChek’s options (the only expedited service available besides in-person) range from 2-5 business days to 2-3 weeks (Expedited options are only offered with online orders through VitalChek). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Iowa?
96 Iowa offices across 93 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request an Iowa marriage certificate?
Iowa issues certified copies to: Children, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 75 years.
What ID do I need for an Iowa marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: College ID, Out-of-State Driver's License, Permanent Residents Card, State Driver's License, State ID, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, US Passport, Visa, Work ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Card with Photo, Court Documents with Current Address, Criminal Record, Expired Driver's License, Filed US Tax Return Form, Foreign ID Card, Foreign Passport, Foreign Voter Registration, Hospital Bill, Insurance Record, International Driver's License, Matricula Consular Card, Medicaid Card, Medical Card, Medicare Card, Non-government ID, Rent Receipt, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration.
Can I order an Iowa marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Iowa marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Iowa Code Chapter 22 Examination of Public Records. Fees and processing times are set by Iowa and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.