Marriage Application information provided by the Iowa County, Iowa Recorders office including Application and Instructions.

	Party A, Party B, and one witness (must be 18 years or older) must appear in person,
	All three must present photo identification (driver’s license or government issued ID),
	$35.00 fee includes a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.

There is a 3-day waiting period before the License is valid and the actual marriage may occur.

Once the marriage has been performed and the Certificate of Marriage has been returned to the Recorder’s office and placed on record, a certified copy will be mailed to Party A and Party B. Either Party may use use this certified copy for a name change on social security and driver’s license, etc.

Notarized marriage applications (see revised instructions on this page) may be mailed to our office and your marriage packet will be returned to you via mail. (Money orders only - no personal checks will be accepted via mail).  License can be used anywhere in Iowa.

Forms:

	State of Iowa Marriage License Instructions (revised April 2009)
	Application for Marriage License in Iowa (revised April 2009)
	Application for Waiver of Three Day Waiting Period (revised April 2009)
	Worksheet for Marriage License (Iowa County form)

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