A NOTE ON REQUESTING
VITAL RECORDS - You may request copies of
vital records held by the Franklin County Recorder's Office. Each certified
copy costs $15 (US). We recomend you request a certified copy if
the document is to be used in any legal proceeding. A request for Certified
copies must have the signature notarized as well as sending a photo ID.
Talk with the recorder about requesting uncertified copies of documents.
When requesting a vital record the applicant must enclose
a copy of their photo I.D. such as their driver's license
and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
APPLICATION FOR COPY OF MILITARY RECORD - CERTIFIED
OR PHOTOCOPY
To obtain a copy of a military records you msut be entitled
through a close blood relationship or through an official
agency that has entitlement.
Form that may be printed, filled out, and sent to the Recorder's office
requesting a military record. Fill out and return to:
Franklin County Recorder
PO
Box 26
Hampton, IA 50441
641-456-5675
recorder@co.franklin.ia.us
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED
COPY OF AN IOWA VITAL RECORD
Form that may be printed for requesting either county-certified or state-certified
copies of a vital record.
MARRIAGE
LICENSES
ID Requirement in Iowa: Picture identification. You need
to provide Social Security information.
Iowa Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Iowa.
Previous Marriages: If previously married, the date of
divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied. If
the divorce was within 60 days, a signed copy of the divorce
decree will need to be shown.
Covenant Marriage Option in Iowa: No.
Iowa Waiting Period: Three (3) business day waiting period.
Fees for Marriage Licenses in Iowa: $30+ - cash only. Varies
from County to County.
Other Tests in Iowa: No other tests are required in Iowa
for a marriage license.
Proxy Marriage in Iowa: No. However, if one party can't
be present at the Recorder's Office to apply for the license,
the absent party can sign the Iowa marriage license application
before a Notary Public.
Cousin Marriage in Iowa: No.
Common-Law Marriage in Iowa: Yes.
Same Sex Marriage in Iowa:
No.
Under 18 in Iowa:
Applicants 16 or 17 years of age need to have parental
consent.
Wedding Officiants in Iowa:
Any ordained or licensed clergymen, and justices of the
peace.
Witnesses:
You need to have one witness (over 18 years of age) with
you when you apply for the license.
Miscellaneous:
An Iowa marriage license is valid for 6 months.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 E. 12th, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4944
PASSPORT PHOTOS
Say cheese! A new service from the Franklin County
Recorder, you can now have an official passport photo taken
at the Recorder's Office. Fee payable at that time is $8.
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