Clinton County
Clinton County, Iowa
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Vital Records
Birth, Death and Marriage

Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage can be obtained provided entitlement is proven.  Certified copies are $15.00 each.  Questions on entitlement may be directed to the County Recorder's Office at (563) 244-0565

Marriage Applications, Licenses, and Certificates 

The Recorder processes Applications for Marriage in the State of Iowa.  Marriage Licenses and Certificates of Marriage are also issued.

The Marriage Application and License fee is $35.00 cash.  The requirements for issuing a Marriage Application requires the Bride, Groom and one witness, over the age of 18 years of age to appear in person between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  There is a three (3) business day waiting period before the actual marriage may occur.

Birth Certificates 

Vital records of births are available at the Recorder's Office for the years 1880-1920 and 1942-current.  The State Health Department has the records for 1921-1941

Unwed births prior to July 1995, all adoption records, and all legal name changes must be obtained from the State Department of Health (515) 281-4944. 

Death Certificates 

Vital records of death certificates are available in the Recorder's Office.

 

Application for Birth Record
Application for Marriage Record
Application for Death Record
Application to Marry in Iowa