How to Request a Certified Record

NOTE: USE THIS OPTION IF YOU NEED THE ORDER SHIPPED TO YOU

Order online at VitalChek to be shipped to you.

VitalChek is the only third-party vendor authorized by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to accept orders for Iowa Vital Records.

Each copy of a certified record costs $15.00.

If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. The $15.00 fee will be retained for the search.

There is an additional fee to order online using VitalChek; fees start at $14.00 per order.

NOTE: ONLY USE THIS OPTION IF YOU CAN PHYSICALLY PICK UP YOUR ORDER IN DES MOINES

Order online at VitalChek to be picked up in person in Des Moines

VitalChek is the only third-party vendor authorized by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to accept orders for Iowa Vital Records.

Each copy of a certified record costs $15.00.

If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. The $15.00 fee will be retained for the search.

There is an additional fee to order online using VitalChek; fees start at $14.00 per order.

To use Will Call, individual must have an Iowa address.

Call VitalChek toll-free at (866) 809-0290 from 6:00 a.m. CST through 7:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

VitalChek is the only third-party vendor authorized by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to accept orders for Iowa vital records.

Each copy of a certified record costs $15.00.

If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. The $15.00 fee will be retained for the search.

There is an additional fee to order over the phone using VitalChek; fees start at $9.00 per order.

Submit a completed Application for a Certified copy of an Iowa vital record.

All applications must be notarized.

Submit a clear photocopy of the applicant's current government-issued photo identification.

Each copy of a certified record costs $15.00.

If the record is not located, the applicant shall receive a notification of the record search. The $15.00 fee will be retained for the search.

Make check or money orders payable to the 'Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.'

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Health Statistics
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075

Application for Copy of Vital Record Certificate

Identity Documents for Notarization

Proof of Entitlement Addendum - Genealogy

In-person requests are accepted at the state vital records office between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for state-observed holidays.

Requests received by 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will be processed in 2 hours.

Written applications must be satisfactorily completed and signed in front of vital records staff.

Applicants must also provide valid, current government-issued photo identification.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Health Statistics
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to offer commemorative certificates of birth, marriage and certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth records.

This parchment certificate features a gold foil border, image of the state capital of Iowa, and calligraphy print of the information contained on the vital record. Each certificate is signed by both the Governor of Iowa and the State Registrar. Its 8-1/2" x 11" size is suitable for framing.

Certificates are delivered in protective envelopes approximately 60 business days after application. All applicants must meet the same qualifying direct-and-tangible interest standards (i.e., immediate family) as for any certified birth, marriage or certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth records request.

To apply:

Submit a completed Application for a Commemorative certificate.

All applications must be notarized.

Submit a clear photocopy of the applicant's current, government-issued photo identification.

Each commemorative certificate costs $35.00.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Health Statistics
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075

Commemorative Certificate Application Form

Only the patient of a nonviable birth may apply for a Certificate of Nonviable Birth. Applicant must submit the completed Certification of Nonviable Birth form, copy of government issued photo ID, payment and request form.

Application Request for Certificate of Nonviable Birth