Iowa Birth Records

In Iowa, official registration of Iowa birth records, deaths, and marriages began July 1, 1880. All original records that have been registered are on file with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

How to request a certified record by mail:

The information on the the 'Application for Copy of a Vital Record' form must be completed in order to make an application for a certified copy of a vital record (birth, death, marriage) registered with the Iowa Department of Public Health. In Iowa, registration of births, deaths and marriages began July 1, 1880. No records of events prior to July 1, 1880, are on file in this office.

A fee of $15.00 is required for the record search and includes one copy. Each additional copy of the record is also $15.00. If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. The $15.00 fee shall be retained for the search.

Upon completion of the application form with a notarized signature, attach a check or money order payable to the 'Iowa Department of Public Health,' a clear photocopy of the applicant's current, government-issued photo identification, and submit to the address listed below.

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