How to Find Iowa Birth Records: Difference between revisions

Iowa was created in 1846 from Iowa Territory. Statewide registration of births began in July 1, 1880 in Iowa and was generally complied with by 1924. The counties have copies of these records.  

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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==

:<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>

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Before 1880, very few births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  

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| align="center" colspan="3" | &nbsp; '''Records that give birth information:'''

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For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.  

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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Includes Index and Digital Images'''  

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| width="10%" | ''Try 1st:''  

| [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1821206 Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935] at FamilySearch.org  

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== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ==

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:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]]  

:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]