When completing the marriage license application, can the Notary Public be a family member of one of the people filling out the application?

No. Each party to the marriage application must sign the application in front of an authorized Notary Public who is not a family member. The Linn County Recorder's Office has authorized Notary Publics on staff.

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1. Are divorce records located in the Recorder's Office?
2. Does the Clerk of Court perform marriage ceremonies?
3. Can the Recorder's Office verify information via telephone regarding birth, death and/or marriage records ?
4. Is there a process to register as an officiant to perform marriages in Iowa?
5. What is the fee for a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage record?
6. Where do I get a marriage license?
7. Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
8. Once we pick up our license to marry, how long is it valid?
9. If I need a certified copy of a vital record from another county, where do I apply?
10. When completing the marriage license application, can the Notary Public be a family member of one of the people filling out the application?