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.