Benton County Iowa Marriage Records

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NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Benton County Clerk Offices
Benton County Clerk111 East 4th StreetVintonIA52349319-472-2766
Blairstown City Clerk305 Locust Street NortheastBlairstownIA52209319-454-6931
Benton County Town & City Halls
Atkins City Hall480 3RD AveAtkinsIA52206319-446-7870
Belle Plaine City Hall1207 8th AveBelle PlaineIA52208319-444-2200
Blairstown City Hall309 LOCUST St NWBlairstownIA52209319-454-6931
Garrison City Hall406 East Maple StreetGarrisonIA52229319-477-8353
Keystone City Hall208 1st StreetKeystoneIA52249319-442-3246
Mt Auburn City Hall203 2nd StreetMount AuburnIA52313319-475-2314
Newhall City Hall220 1ST St ENewhallIA52315319-223-5709
Norway City Hall108 Railroad StreetNorwayIA52318319-227-7351
Urbana City Hall906 W Main StUrbanaIA52345319-443-2400
Van Horne City Hall115 Main StreetVan HorneIA52346319-228-8238
Vinton City Hall510 2nd AvenueVintonIA52349319-472-4707
Walford City Hall120 5th Street NorthWalfordIA52351319-846-3103
Benton County Marriage License Office
Benton County Marriage License111 East 4th StreetVintonIA52349319-472-3309
Benton County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Benton County Divorce Certificates
Benton County Genealogy Records
Benton County Recorder Website
Statistics
Married Couples6,072 (59.6%)
Unmarried Couples638 (2.5%)
Never Married Men2,557 (24.9%)
Never Married Women1,780 (17.2%)
Separated Men91 (0.9%)
Separated Women163 (1.6%)
Widowed Men360 (3.5%)
Widowed Women1,077 (10.4%)
Divorced Men1,134 (11.0%)
Divorced Women998 (9.7%)

Marriage Records in Benton County Iowa

If you are looking for a marriage record in Benton County, you can find the information that you need by checking the marriage records in that county. This includes marriage licenses, certificates, registries, and vital record indexes. Not only can you check the validity of a marriage in Benton County, but it is also necessary for getting certain benefits related to a marriage. Hence, you need to get hold of this information if you are planning to get married in this county.

If you are planning to marry in Benton County, you can obtain the vital records by going to the Recorder’s office. The Recorder’s office is the primary office that handles this procedure. You can visit their office to get the records. If you wish to obtain your marriage certificate in person, you should visit their office during their regular working hours. Alternatively, you can send a request by mail or in person to the Iowa Bureau of Health Statics.

A marriage certificate can be obtained from the Recorder’s office. The marriage certificate must be returned to the office in order to be placed on record. A certified copy of the marriage certificate will be sent to the parties who are married. This document is important because you will need it to change your name on your driver’s license and social security. It is important to note that you must have a photo I.D. and that the applicants must be at least 18 years old. The marriage license will not expire until six months after the date of application.

A marriage certificate from Benton County can be obtained by filling out a simple application. The Recorder’s office will issue you a copy of your marriage certificate. Once processed, you will receive a certified copy via mail. These copies can be used to change your name on your social security or driver’s license. In order to obtain a copy of your marriage certificate, you need witnesses to be at least 18 years old. In addition, you need to present a photo I.D. to prove your identity. Once your application is approved, you can use your newly-wedded name for six months.

After you’ve applied for your marriage license in Benton county, you must return it to the Recorder’s office to have it placed on record. In the same manner, you can obtain certified copies of your social security cards and driver’s license. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and present a photo I.D. and they must have the same name. The marriage license is valid for six months after application.