Vital RecordsUpdated July 28, 2026

Birth

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $15.00

Address:
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Lucas Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Remarks: The State of Iowa vital records office has Birth, Death & Marriage records since July 1880.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the  Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.

Death

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $15.00

Address:
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Lucas Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Remarks: The State of Iowa vital records office has Birth, Death & Marriage records since July 1880.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.

Marriage

Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $15.00

Address:
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Lucas Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Remarks: The State of Iowa vital records office has Birth, Death & Marriage records since July 1880.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the  Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.

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