About Iowa Vital Records

Iowa vital records (birth, death, marriage) are held by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Statistics under Iowa Code chapter 144. Certified copies cost $20 per record. County recorders also issue certified copies of local marriages and dissolutions.

Iowa Vital Records

County Records

Story County Deaths | 1904-1916
Official Free
Search Story County death records by name. Gives date of death, gender, and death certificate number. Select Death Certificate Index (database only includes surnames A through I).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Iowa birth or death certificate?

Iowa's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.