Iowa Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Iowa marriage records.

Iowa marriage records can be a wealth of information, especially to genealogy researchers. Experienced genealogy researchers may already know that Iowa is a fantastic place to do research. Not only do Iowa marriage records date all the way back to 1880(more than fifty years longer than some other states), but in Iowa records on the county level are considered open to the public.

This openness doesn't apply to state records, but since the two records (state and county) have the same information, this isn't a huge issue. If you need a copy of your own or a close relative's marriage record for legal reasons, you can get what you need by submitting a request to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

However, no matter what kind of research you're doing, you may be able to save a lot of time and effort by focusing your efforts on an online public records finder, the ideal resource to help you find the Iowa marriage records you need in less time.

To receive a marriage record fill out the Iowa Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

The Iowa Department of Public Health has marriage records dating back to 1880. The fee for getting copies of Iowa marriage certificates is $15.00, and may be paid with either personal check or money order. You must prove your eligibility to receive your copy with either relationship or legal necessity. You must provide government issued ID, and have your signature notarized. For more information visit: Iowa Department of Public Health