Certified Copy Fees Increase Across Iowa

Henry County residents will soon pay more for certified copies of vital records.

Henry County Recorder Lynnae Buffington says effective July 1st, 2026, the fee for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates will increase from 15 dollars to 20 dollars.

The change applies to all certified copies issued through the Recorder’s Office and is part of a statewide fee adjustment. Residents needing copies before the increase takes effect can still obtain them at the current 15-dollar rate through the end of June.

For more information or to request records, contact the Henry County Recorder’s Office.