Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-95.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 641-95.10 - Search and issuance for genealogy or family history

The search and issuance of a vital record for genealogy may be requested from the state registrar or county registrar upon written application and payment of the required fee pursuant to paragraph 95.6(1)"a. "

(1) The state registrar or county registrar may issue certified copies of a vital record for genealogy or family history to an applicant who can satisfactorily demonstrate a line of direct lineal consanguinity and to aunts, uncles, and cousins not past twice removed.

(2) All certified copies issued for genealogy or family history shall be clearly marked "for genealogical purposes only."

(3) No certified copy shall be issued for genealogy or family history if the registrant is known to be living.

(4) If, after the search is conducted, no record is on file, the state registrar or county registrar shall issue a "notification of record search" on certified paper, and the fee for the search shall be retained pursuant to paragraph 95.6(1)"a. "

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-95.10

Amended by IAB February 1, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 16, effective 3/8/2017