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Iowa Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 99 counties in Iowa, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Adair15 days
Adams15 days
Allamakee15 days
Appanoose15 days
Audubon15 days
Benton15 days
Black Hawk15 days
Boone15 days
Bremer15 days
Buchanan15 days
Buena Vista15 days
Butler15 days
Calhoun15 days
Carroll15 days
Cass15 days
Cedar15 days
Cerro Gordo15 days
Cherokee15 days
Chickasaw15 days
Clarke15 days
Clay15 days
Clayton15 days
Clinton15 days
Crawford15 days
Dallas15 days
Davis15 days
Decatur15 days
Delaware15 days
Des Moines15 days
Dickinson15 days
Dubuque15 days
Emmet15 days
Fayette15 days
Floyd15 days
Franklin15 days
Fremont15 days
Greene15 days
Grundy15 days
Guthrie15 days
Hamilton15 days
Hancock15 days
Hardin15 days
Harrison15 days
Henry15 days
Howard15 days
Humboldt15 days
Ida15 days
Iowa15 days
Jackson15 days
Jasper15 days
Jefferson15 days
Johnson15 days
Jones15 days
Keokuk15 days
Kossuth15 days
Lee15 days
Linn15 days
Louisa15 days
Lucas15 days
Lyon15 days
Madison15 days
Mahaska15 days
Marion15 days
Marshall15 days
Mills15 days
Mitchell15 days
Monona15 days
Monroe15 days
Montgomery15 days
Muscatine15 days
O'Brien15 days
Osceola15 days
Page15 days
Palo Alto15 days
Plymouth15 days
Pocahontas15 days
Polk15 days
Pottawattamie15 days
Poweshiek15 days
Ringgold15 days
Sac15 days
Scott15 days
Shelby15 days
Sioux15 days
Story15 days
Tama15 days
Taylor15 days
Union15 days
Van Buren15 days
Wapello15 days
Warren15 days
Washington15 days
Wayne15 days
Webster15 days
Winnebago15 days
Winneshiek15 days
Woodbury15 days
Worth15 days
Wright15 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Iowa?

In Iowa, officiants typically have 15 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Iowa?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Iowa. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Iowa?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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