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Link:
Iowa Department of Public Health: Bureau of Health Statistics
Contact Information:
Iowa Department of Public
Health
Bureau of Vital Records
Lucas State Ofc. Bldg.
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4944
Additional Information:
The Bureau of Vital Records
maintains records births, deaths and marriages occurring in the
state of Iowa from July 1, 1880 onwards. Vital records can be
obtained from the department in person, via telephone, or by
mail. Records are restricted and are only available to certain
individuals. Fees are payable by check or money order made out
to the Iowa Department of Public Health. In-person
requests may also be paid in cash. Checks must be drawn from the
applicant's account; money orders must be in the name of the
applicant. Fees must be paid at the time of the application.
Record Type: Birth
| Dates: Since July 1, 1880 | Cost: $15.00
Photo Identification is
required when requesting a certified copy of a birth record in
person. When requesting a certified copy of a birth record by
mail, applications must include a clear photo copy of a current
government issued ID and applicant's notarized signature.
Record Type: Death
| Dates: Since July 1, 1880 | Cost: $15.00
Photo Identification is
required when requesting a certified copy of a birth record in
person. When requesting a certified copy of a birth record by
mail, applications must include a clear photo copy of a current
government issued ID and applicant's notarized signature.
Record Type: Marriage
| Dates: Since July 1, 1880 | Cost: $15.00
Photo Identification is
required when requesting a certified copy of a birth record in
person. When requesting a certified copy of a birth record by
mail, applications must include a clear photo copy of a current
government issued ID and applicant's notarized signature.
Record Type: Divorce
| Dates: Since 1906 (Index Only) | Cost: N/A
Brief statistical record only
since 1906. Inquiries will be forwarded to appropriate office.
Certified copies are not available from State Health Department.
Other Resources:
Iowa
GenWeb Project: Vital Records of Counties in Iowa -
Guide to the official dates for Iowa vital records. Some
counties may have earlier 'unofficial' records. The researcher
should be aware that all counties have gaps in their records and
may be incomplete. Many of the IAGenWeb county projects have
transcribed vital records and more are being added every day.
For more detailed information, visit the individual county
website.
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