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Death certificate requirements and fees vary by state and are subject to change. This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Contact your state vital records office for current pricing and availability.
Death certificates in Iowa cost $20 per copy. Order extra copies upfront to save time and avoid additional orders later.
Death certificates in Iowa can be ordered from the Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. Online ordering is available.
Processing times vary. Contact the Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics for current turnaround times. Ordering through the funeral home at the time of death is typically the fastest option.
In Iowa, death certificates can be requested by: At county level, all vital records are open to public inspection. You'll need to provide Valid photo ID.
The Iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics has death records from July 1, 1880 to present. Records become public after 0 years.
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