Madison County Annex

07/26/2026

07/08/2026

Come see us at the Madison County Recorder's Office.
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:15pm

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

📣Attention Disabled Veterans!

The cost of the Disabled Veteran Lifetime Fur Harvest License has been reduced from $61.50 to just $7.00! Applications for Disabled Veteran licenses are available on the Iowa DNR website, or you can stop by the County Recorder's Office and we'll be happy to print one for you.

If you have any questions about eligibility or the application process, don't hesitate to contact our office. We're here to help!

07/02/2026

All Madison County offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

06/30/2026

Effective July 1: It will now be $20 for certified copies of vital records rather than $15. Please see the information in this post.

You can contact the Madison County Recorder's Office with any questions.
We process vital records Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:15pm.

📣Please note that effective July 1, 2026, the fee for certified copies of vital records in Iowa will increase from $15 to $20 per copy. This includes certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records.

The process for obtaining certified copies will remain the same, and the marriage application fee will remain $35.

The additional revenue generated from this fee adjustment will help support increased workload and associated costs at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

If you have questions regarding certified copies or applications, please contact the County Recorder’s Office.

06/05/2026

IHHS is implementing a fee increase for certified copies of birth, death and marriage records starting July 1, 2026.

Vital Records can be obtained in the Recorder's Office.
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:15pm

📣Please note that effective July 1, 2026, the fee for certified copies of vital records in Iowa will increase from $15 to $20 per copy. This includes certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records.

The process for obtaining certified copies will remain the same, and the marriage application fee will remain $35.

The additional revenue generated from this fee adjustment will help support increased workload and associated costs at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

If you have questions regarding certified copies or applications, please contact the County Recorder’s Office.

06/01/2026

🐟Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend in 2026 is June 5th through June 7th. During this weekend, Iowa residents can fish in public waters without a license or trout fee. All other fishing regulations including hook limits and size restrictions still apply. This event is held annually on the first full weekend in June.

05/23/2026

All offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026. 🇺🇸

05/06/2026

We are here to tackle your fishing questions! 🎣
Madison County Recorder
Mon - Fri
8:00am - 4:15pm

🎣 Planning to fish in Iowa as a current resident? Here’s a quick guide to the different fishing licenses available through the Iowa DNR. Fishing license fees directly support conservation efforts, helping maintain Iowa’s fish populations and outdoor recreation opportunities!

Make sure you have the right license before heading out—and enjoy everything Iowa’s waters have to offer!

04/22/2026

Come see us at the Madison County Recorder’s Office.
Mon - Fri
8:00am - 4:00pm

Getting married in Iowa? Here’s what you need to know!

Marriage applications must be submitted at least 4 days before your wedding date. Iowa law requires a 3-day waiting period, meaning your license is valid on the 4th day after applying.

You may apply as early as you’d like, but the license must be picked up within 6 months of applying or it will be void. Once issued, the license remains valid until it is returned.

When signing the application, both applicants and one witness must present a photo ID. The cost of a marriage application in Iowa is $35.

If you apply for a marriage license in Iowa, your ceremony must take place within the state of Iowa. After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the Recorder’s Office where you applied.

Once the signed license is received and processed, you’ll be issued a certified copy of your marriage certificate, which you’ll need for name changes, insurance benefits, passport applications, and more.