Certified copies of marriages from 1954 forward are available regardless of county of marriage. Certified copies of marriages from 1953 or before can only be obtained from the county where the marriage occurred or at the state level through the Iowa Department of Public Health. When mailing an application, the applicant must sign in front of a Notary Public, include a $15 payment and a clear photocopy of the applicant’s current government-issued photo identification. Applications for Marriage Records should be submitted to the Jasper County Recorder’s Office at:
101 1st Street N
Room 205
Newton, IA 50208
Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate