All vital events occurring in the state such as birth, death, and marriage, and the bureau has an interstate exchange agreement with all of the other states. 

  • Birth Certificates
    Certified copies of birth certificates may be obtained from the state office of vital records by telephone, in-person, or through the postal service.
  • Marriage Licenses
    Certified copies of marriage certificates may be obtained from the state office of vital records by telephone, in-person, or through the postal service.
  • Death Records
    Certified copies of death certificates may be obtained from the state office of vital records by telephone, in-person, or through the postal service.
  • Background Checks
    There are several options for requesting Iowa criminal history record check information. These include mail, fax, in person, or email.