Death Certificates and the Medical Examiner in Shelby County

Vital Records Office Record

County Recorder

Shelby County · Shelby County Recorder's Office

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Office

612 Court Street, Room 201, Harlan, IA 51537

Certified copy fee

$20 per copy

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Verified November 4, 2026 · Source

Coroner or Medical Examiner Record

Medical Examiner

Shelby County

Published contact

None published by the county. The office is created by Iowa Code §§ 331.801(1), 331.802(1).

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Verified November 4, 2026 · Source

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