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GENERAL: Certified copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates may be obtained from the state Bureau of Health Statistics by telephone, in-person, or through a postal service. Fees are payable in U.S. funds by check or money order to the Iowa Department of Public Health. In-person requests may also be paid in cash. Genealogy requests take at least 60 days. TELEPHONE: For general information, or to order a certified copy by telephone using a credit card, call 515-281-4944 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for state-observed holidays. An additional $9.00 fee is charged for the expedited process of credit card usage. Turnaround time is usually 10 to 14 days, depending on seasonal demands and mail service. Genealogy requests are not available through the credit card line. IN-PERSON: Applications may be made in-person at the state Bureau of Health Statistics 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for state-observed holidays, at the address below, just inside the north lobby entrance and to the right. The Lucas building is just east of the state Capitol and south of Grand Avenue. Applicants must provide current government-issued photo identification and sign their request in the presence of registrar staff. Copies may either be picked up after two working days or mailed to an entitled person. Genealogy requests take at least 60 days. POSTAL SERVICE: Written requests and fees are mailed to the address below. Requests must state the relationship to the person named on the record and the purpose for the copy. Filled requests take 30-45 days, depending on seasonal demands and mail service. Genealogy requests take least 60 days. The request must be signed in front of a notary public and include a clear photocopy of the applicant’s current government-issued photo identification. Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Statistics Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075 |
