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Marriage Application
You
may apply for a Marriage License at any County Recorder in Iowa
as long as the ceremony is to be performed in Iowa. Marriage Applications
are accepted in Scott County between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and
4:00 P.M.
To apply for a Marriage License:
- The marriage applicants and one witness (all must be 18 years or older) must appear in person,
- All three must present photo identification (drivers license or state ID).
- $35.00 fee includes a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.
In Scott County, the Marriage License is issued at the time of application. However, there is a three (3) day waiting period before the actual marriage may occur.
Once the Certificate of Marriage has been returned to the Recorder's office and placed on record, a certified copy will be mailed to the newlyweds.
Forms:
- Application for a Search for an Iowa Vital Record (33.8 KB)

- Application to Marry in Iowa 200904v2 (120.0 KB)

- State of Iowa Marriage Instructions 200904 (31.8 KB)

Marriage Officiants and Magistrate Judges
In addition to the Scott County Magistrate Judges listed below, Iowa Code 595.10(2) authorizes persons ordained or designated as a leader of the person’s religious faith to perform marriage ceremonies.
From Iowa Code 595.10 Who may solemnize:
- A judge of the supreme court, court of appeals, or district court, including a district associate judge, associate juvenile judge, or a judicial magistrate, and including a senior judge as defined in section 602.9202, subsection 1.
- A person ordained or designated as a leader of the person's religious faith.
The following Magistrate Judges perform marriage ceremonies in Scott County. You are responsible for contacting them to make arrangements for the wedding service and associated fees.
- David Binegar, Magistrate
1503 Brady Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 326-2873 - Carrie E. Coyle, Magistrate
125 Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 336-8761 - Dennis D. Jasper, Magistrate
2535 Tech Dr., Suite 200
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
(563) 332-8181 - Michael W. Liebbe, Magistrate
111 E Third St, Suite 700
Davenport, Iowa 52801
(563) 326-0902 - Cindy Taylor, Magistrate
125 Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 323-7007 - Douglas Wells, Magistrate
2322 E. Kimberly Rd. Suite 120W
Davenport, Iowa 52807
(563) 359-3591 - Michael Woods, Magistrate
125 Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 323-7007 - Tom Yeggy, Magistrate
1503 Brady St.
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 505-7889 - Stephen P Wing, Magistrate
1503 Brady St.
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 323-3000

