Birth Records - Recorder - Des Moines County, Iowa
Request a certified copy of a birth record from the Des Moines County Recorder or the Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services.
City Of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is not responsible for birth, marriage or death certificates, but we are happy to provide you with information on how to obtain these vital records.
Getting a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate
To prove your or a family member’s identity, you may need a certified copy of a birth certificate. The Iowa Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Health Statistics maintains the state’s “Vital …
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IA) - VitalChek
The Iowa Department of Health (Iowa Vital Records) issues certified copies of Iowa birth certificates, Iowa death certificates and Iowa marriage records, for events which occurred …
How to Request a Certified Record - Health & Human Services
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 …
Vital Records - Health & Human Services
Certified copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates may be obtained from the state office of vital records by telephone, in-person, or through a postal service.
Get Marriage, Birth, and Death Records | Iowa.gov
You may request certified copies of birth, marriage and death records by telephone, in-person, online, or through the postal service.
Birth Records - Polk County Iowa
Gold embossed State and Iowa Department of Public Health seals make it a valid certified copy and legal document. Each certificate is signed by both the Governor of Iowa and the State …
How to get a certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate - USAGov
Nov 17, 2025 · Learn how to get a certified copy of your U.S. birth certificate. The process depends on whether you were born inside or outside the United States.
Where to Write for Vital Records - Iowa
Personal check or money order should be made payable to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Iowa …