I would like to get married in Iowa can you help me?

Pastor Peg will gladly officiate on your special day
 
For couples out of state you may apply for your license application by mail.   Notify the county recorder of your choice - they will mail you the application.   You and your partner need to fill it out with one witness.   Then you must have the application notarized.  Typically the notary must witness the signatures.  Mail it back to the county recorder, close to the date you plan on getting married (at least three days before you need it)   This helps with the three day waiting period.   Most judges will only waive the three days for medical reasons not because out of state. You can pick up your license to marry on the day you plan to wed or on a day close to your wedding date.
 
For Iowa residents the only way to bypass the three day waiting period is to have a judge sign a wavier. Most judges will only waive the three days for medical reasons not because you live too far away or are in a hurry.
The pastor will travel to your choice of county.   Travel expense must be added on to her $100.00 fee to officiate.  This travel expense of course depend on the length of travel.
For couples who would like to be married in our place of worship (First Christian Church, 25th & University) their fees follow:

  • $100.00 deposit (returned if no damage) required up front to hold the date
  • $100.00 chapel use
  • $100.00 Fellowship, Lounge area (used for reception -  if desired)
  • $ 75.00 required staff - custodian ($25.00 an hour after initial $75.00)

Please notify Pastor Peg to reserve the church chapel @ 515-771-6878
OR
Call the First Christian Church Secretary 515-255-2181
 
If you speak to the First Christian secretary let her know you are inquiring about reserving a date for the chapel with Pastor Peg officiating.
Any other questions please call Pastor Peg (515-771-6878)  OR call to reserve a date for your wedding.

Applying  license application

Applying  license application by mail and getting reply back is time saving process. And it is really excellent idea. This will help to public also. Thanks!

Download Application

Marriage license applications can be downloaded at Application

Mailing in your Marriage Application

Although the link for the Application is Story County it can be used for any county. Just fill in the appropriate county on the top right of the form.

 If you are getting Married in Des Moines I recommend you mail it to Polk County instead of Story County so it is available in Des Moines when you want to pick it up. The fee statewide is $35 and can be check, cash or money order (no credit cards).

Here is the link for Polk County Recorder for more info and mailing address.

 Polk County