Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Iowa: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Benton County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Benton serves all of the following towns and cities in Iowa:
- Atkins
- Belle Plaine
- Blairstown
- Garrison
- Keystone
- Luzerne
- Mount Auburn
- Newhall
- Norway
- Shellsburg
- Urbana
- Van Horne
- Vinton
Benton County Clerk
| Office | Benton County Recorder's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E 4th St |
| City | Vinton |
| State | Iowa |
| Zip | 52349 |
| Phone | 319-472-3309 |
| Website | https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/recorders-office/ |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Services | Birth certificates, Death certificates, Marriage licenses |
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Iowa such as Polk County, Linn County, Scott County, Johnson County, Black Hawk County, then you can follow this link.
Benton County Vital Statistics
Benton County, Iowa, is home to a population of approximately 26,516 residents. Each year, the county records a range of vital statistics that help paint a picture of its demographics. In the past year, there were 271 births and 213 deaths, resulting in a natural increase in the population. The average life expectancy in the county is 80.5 years, indicating the overall health and longevity of its residents. Additionally, 113 marriages were celebrated, while 54 divorces were documented, providing insight into the local marriage landscape. The county also reports an infant mortality rate of 5.8, which reflects the health challenges that some families may face. For those interested in further exploration of these statistics, or for access to birth and death records, marriage statistics, and other vital records information, we encourage you to visit the local vital records office.