Order your Iowa (IA) Birth Certificate Online
Long gone are the waiting lines in government offices. Order your official Iowa (IA) birth certificate from the comfort of your home!
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Obtain a new Iowa (IA) Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is a legal document that allows you to apply for certain benefits and to request a passport, social security card and driver's license. To obtain your Iowa (IA) birth certificate you will need to complete our online form and follow the personalized instructions we provide. Your Iowa birth records will be issued by the vital records office and delivered to your home.
Replace a lost Iowa Birth Certificate
Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state Iowa birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.
Obtain an authorized copy of your Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove identity, age and American citizenship, especially when applying for a passport, government benefits, enroll in school, or even join the military. If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.
For a certified copy of your Iowa birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate.
You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Iowa then you may request a birth certificate from the Iowa Department of Health. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the Iowa (IA) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Polk County, Linn County, Scott County, Johnson County, Black Hawk County and the cities of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, among others.
Please note that county registrars in Iowa don't keep records of adoptions and single-parent births prior to July 1, 1995.
Who is eligible to apply
Birth records are restricted in the State of Iowa. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record: if you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent, the child, the spouse, the sibling, the grandparent or grandchild of the person named on record. You may also request if you are the legal guardian, the legal representative or if you have a court order.
Remember that Your Iowa birth certificate is an important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.
Iowa Birth Certificate Requirements
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.
All those born in Iowa that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:
- State of Iowa Driver’s License
- State of Iowa ID Card
- Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Health Statistics,
Lucas Office Building, 1st Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Iowa Birth Certificate Fees
To request a Iowa birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in Iowa is: $15.
Iowa Birth Processing Times
Thanks to our service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office. Once it’s processed, you will receive it in the comfort of your own home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in Iowa are filled within 4 to 6 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
We recommend requesting certified copies of Iowa birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline.
FAQs about Iowa Birth Certificates
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How to get a birth certificate in Iowa?
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Iowa is by completing the form online.
- Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.
- Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above)
- Post your package to the Iowa vital records office with the required documents and fees
The Iowa bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
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How long does it take to get birth certificate in Iowa?
Processing time for a certified copy of a Iowa birth certificate can vary:
- Mail-in orders take approximately 4 to 6 weeks
- In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours
To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
- Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).
- Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly
- Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official Iowa birth certificate at home
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How much is a birth certificate in Iowa?
Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in Iowa carries a state fee of $15 .
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.
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What documents do I need to get my birth certificate?
To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Iowa, you will need:
- Filled-out birth certificate application form (available by clicking the button above). Our experts will revise your form to ensure it is error-free
- Photocopies of both sides of a government-issued photo ID (see full list of acceptable documents above)
- Fees paid
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Our team of experts are trained in all states and will review each application to make sure there is no information missing and that everything is correct. This way you will avoid delays and get exactly what you are looking for when you order your birth certificate online.
Some states require that you provide a copy of your photo ID card to order a certified copy of your birth certificate. Our complete application package provides all the information on which documents you need to provide and how to go about it.
Personalized Review of your application
Our team of experts are trained in all states and will review each application to make sure there is no information missing and that everything is correct. This way you will avoid delays and get exactly what you are looking for when you order your birth certificate online.
ID Verification
You may be required to provide a copy of your photo ID to prove your identity. In some cases you may be required to provide a sworn notarized statement of your identity. Our Iowa personalized instructions will provide all the information needed.