Section 641.98.3. Standard registration of marriage—up to one year.

A marriage event that takes place in Iowa shall be prepared on the standard Certificate of Marriage form and submitted for registration within one year from the date of marriage.

       98.3(1) Prior to marriage, the applicants shall:

        a.           Obtain an Application for a License to Marry in Iowa form from the county registrar;

        b.           Submit to the county registrar the completed application and fee pursuant to Iowa Code section 331.605(6); and

        c.           Receive a license to marry in Iowa and a Certificate of Marriage form from the county registrar.

       98.3(2) Once the marriage is solemnized, the completed certificate of marriage shall be filed with the county registrar where the license to marry was issued. The county registrar shall then forward the certificate of marriage to the state registrar for filing.

[ARC 0483C, IAB 12/12/12, effective 1/16/13; see Delay note at end of chapter]