Iowa vital records are managed by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics. The vital records managed by this office include birth, death, and marriage records dating from July 1, 1880 to present. Iowa vital records may legally be accessed by the registrant, the spouse, children, legal parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, or legal representative or guardian. Vital records can be ordered online, by mail, by phone, or in person.
Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records can also be obtained through the county registrar’s office, excluding records between the years 1921 to 1941. Access to records at the county registrar have no restrictions and are open to the general public.
Divorce records in Iowa are found in the District Court in the county where the divorce was finalized. Divorce records can be obtained by contacting the Clerk of Court in person or by phone.
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