Marriage Records

Statewide registration started for marriages began in 1846, though uniform compliance was not for some years. (Source at FamilySearch.org wiki)

Index to Marriages

This has a large list of entries for the years 1849-1863 and 1890-1895. These were transcribed by Greta Thompson.

A-G male surnames, H-P male surnames, and R-Z male surnames

Additional early marriage records contributed by Sharyl Ferrall. These are organized by groom's last name, not by year (though it is given).

Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992

Part of the collection at FamilySearch.org - searchable by name and free access (no actual images available yet).

Even more records

Many more marriage records completed by Ernie Bradia. Some of these marriages occurred between 1900-1915.

Various Marriages

Another collection of various marriages from 1878-1894 contributed by Constance Diamond. These data have more details.

Small collection of Marriage Licenses

Some marriage licenses were given to IAGenWeb and they are available here.

How Do I Get Marriage, Birth, and Death Records? (at Iowa.gov)

The State of Iowa calls marriage, birth, and death (BMD) records Vital Records. This page indicates how and where to obtain certified copies of BMD, or Vital, records for different time periods and their associated costs.

Last updated 2025-01-28 by Al Hibbard.