subject: The Top 2 Ways to Search Iowa Marriage Records [print this page] Are you looking for information about a Iowa marriage? There are a couple of ways to get access to Iowa marriage records. In this article we look at each of these ways. By the time you finish reading this, you will be able to select the approach that will work best for you. Getting Certified Records One of the most interesting things about Iowa and marriage is that it is one of the few states that allows same-sex marriage. And of course, access to Iowa marriage records is important if you or someone you care about was married in Iowa. When it comes time to get hitched again, these records may come in handy at some point. In general, the rules for getting access to these records are straightforward, but not everyone is allowed access. If you are not the person that the records are about or you are not a family members of that person, you will not be allowed such records. To get access to these records, simply log onto the Iowa Department of Public Health website (the URL is below). Here you must fill out the paperwork and mail it to the Vital Records office. These documents will not be accepted if they are not accompanied with a copy of your state issued identification and your request is not notarized. The search and application fee is . The fee is nonrefundable, even if the state does not find the information you were looking for. If you can meet the state's requirements, you can have the information you need. It will just take a little time. Fortunately, there's an even faster and easier way to go if you just need the facts. When You Just Need the Facts Fast For situations where all you need is information, you have another option which is much faster and easier. When you use a commercial Marriage Records Search service, you can get the details of a Iowa marriage in minutes. These services aren't a part of the state. They're indepenedent businesses that use information provided by the states to get you the information you need. It is a much faster way to go since they simply provide the facts about the marriage instead of producing a certified copy of a document. Clearly there are major differences in the methods for getting information from Iowa marriage records. If you need a certified copy of the marriage documents, you need to start at the states website (listed below). Iowa Department of Public Health: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/apl/health_statistics.asp
