Clay County Marriage Records (Iowa)

A Clay County Marriage License Office issues marriage certificates and maintains marriage records for a county or local government in Clay County, IA. These documents include information on the couple's marriage, such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location of the wedding, the date of the wedding, and the officiant and witnesses. These Clay County marriage records may be required for legally changing a name, applying for spousal benefits, and accessing other government services. Many Marriage License Offices issue certified Clay County marriage certificates, which can often be requested online, and they may also hold copies of marriage license applications. These records can be useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research.

Clay County Marriage License Spencer IA 300 West 4th Street 51301 712-262-1081


The Clay County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving public records for a local government in Clay County, IA. As part of this job, Clerks often maintain Clay County vital records, including marriage records. This can include marriage certificates and marriage license applications, which contain information such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. These Clay County marriage records may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other government services. These records are useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research. Many Clerk's Offices also issue certified Clay County marriage certificates, which function as legal proof that a marriage is valid. Marriage records can be requested online from the Clerk's Office website.

Clay County Clerk Spencer IA 215 West 4th Street 51301 712-262-4335

Royal City Clerk Royal IA 302 Main Street 51357 712-933-2421

Spencer City Clerk Spencer IA 418 2nd Avenue West 51301 712-580-7200


Clay County Town and City Halls provide a range of municipal functions for their town or city, including maintaining documents and records related to their municipality in Clay County, IA. This often includes vital records such as marriage records. These records include marriage certificates and Clay County marriage license applications, which contain information such as the couple's names, their parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. Certified marriage licenses, which may be issued by the Clay County Town or City Hall, may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other Clay County government services. In addition to legal purposes, marriage records are also useful for genealogical research. Marriage records can be requested online from the Town or City Hall website.

Everly City Hall Everly IA 202 North Main Street 51338 712-834-2691

Everly Town Hall Everly IA 202 N Main St 51338 712-834-2711

Fostoria City Hall Spencer IA 10 3rd Avenue Southwest 51301 712-262-8930

Peterson City Hall Peterson IA 101 Main Street 51047 712-295-6401