In Iowa, registration of births, deaths and marriages began July 1, 1880.
Uncertified copies are also available to qualified applicants from local county registrars' offices.
If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. Upon completion of the application form, attach a check or money order payable to the 'Iowa Department of Public Health,' enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and submit to the address listed below. Best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.5 or higher.