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You may apply for a Marriage License at any County Recorder in Iowa as long as the ceremony is to be performed in Iowa.  Marriage Applications are accepted in Shelby County between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

To apply for a Marriage License:

  • The bride, groom and one witness (all must be 18 years or older) must appear in person.
  • All three must present photo identification (driver's license or state ID).
  • $35.00 fee includes a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.

In Shelby County, the marriage license is issued after a three (3) day waiting period.  Either the bride or groom is requested to pick up the marriage license, unless they authorize in writing someone else to pick it up.  Once the license is picked up, the actual marriage may occur.

Once the Certificate of Marriage has been returned to the Recorder's office and placed on record, a certified copy will be mailed to the bride and groom.

Application for Marriage License

Instructions for Marriage License

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