Iowa Vital Records
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
State office that issues certified Iowa birth certificates. Order online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person at the Lucas Building; a $20 nonrefundable search fee applies per record and cash is not accepted.
Who it's for
The person named on the record or an entitled relative or legal representative
How to get in
Online, by mail with check or money order, or in person (about 2 hours); county recorders also issue births from 1986 on
What to bring
$20 fee per record search; in person you can pay by card but not cash
Services
ID & documents