Certified copies of births from 1986 forward are available regardless of county of birth. Certified copies of births from 1880 to 1985 can only be obtained from the county where the birth occurred or at the state level through the Iowa Department of Public Health. When mailing an application, the applicant must sign in front of a Notary Public, include a $15 payment and a clear photocopy of the applicant’s current government-issued photo identification. Applications for Birth Records should be submitted to the Jasper County Recorder’s Office at;
101 1st Street N
Room 205
Newton, IA 50208
Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions about Vital Records