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You may obtain a marriage license in any county in Iowa as long as the marriage takes place in Iowa. 

Marriage License Application

To apply for a marriage license in Hardin County, the couple intending to marry and one witness (someone that’s acquainted with the couple and is 18 or older) must come into the office and fill out the application. The applicants and witness must have a photo I.D. 

Fees

The fee to obtain a marriage license is $35. This is the same in every county in Iowa.

Waiting Period

There is a three (3) day waiting period between applying for a marriage license and picking up the license and certificate. We will hold the license for six months from the date of application, after which you will have to reapply for a new marriage license. The license is good indefinitely once it has been picked up from the Recorder's Office.

Expediting Fee

If you need the license before the three-day waiting period, you can request a judge waive the three days for an additional $5 Recorder fee. The Clerk of Court’s Office also has a fee for the three-day waiver.

Contact Us

Recorder Office

Physical Address

1215 Edgington Avenue, Suite 4
Eldora, IA 50627

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Phone: 641-939-8178

Fax: 641-939-8245

Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Staff

Laura Isenhower

Administrative Assistant

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8178

Cheryl Lawrence

Deputy Recorder

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8178

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Lori Kadner

Recorder and Registrar of Vital Statistics

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8178