Vital Records Birth Records are available for 1880 to 1920 and 1942 to current. Records for 1921 to 1941 are kept at the Iowa Dept of Public Health, in the vital records section. Births to unwed mothers prior to July 1, 1995 are only available at the Iowa Dept. of Public Health. Death Records are available for all years through the Recorders Office; Except for years 1921 to 1941. They are held at the Iowa Dept of Public Health.

Linn County Recorders P.O. Box 1406 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 (319) 892 -5420 Certified Cost is $15.00