Divorce Records in Iowa
Whether divorce records are public in Iowa and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Iowa Judicial Branch records are available for public inspection and copying unless a court rule or statute makes them confidential. Iowa Judicial Branch, Public Records Requests; Iowa Judicial Branch, Divorce (Representing Yourself)
| Divorce records | Iowa Judicial Branch records are available for public inspection and copying unless a court rule or statute makes them confidential. District court case records, documents and filings, including divorce (dissolution of marriage) files, are available only by contacting the clerk of court office in the county where the case is on file, or by using the public computer in that clerk's office. Parties receive the final decree of dissolution of marriage through the Iowa eFile System. Divorce self-help: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/representing-yourself/divorce |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Iowa, and how do I get a copy?
Iowa Judicial Branch records are available for public inspection and copying unless a court rule or statute makes them confidential. District court case records, documents and filings, including divorce (dissolution of marriage) files, are available only by contacting the clerk of court office in the county where the case is on file, or by using the public computer in that clerk's office. Parties receive the final decree of dissolution of marriage through the Iowa eFile System.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.