Same-sex Iowa Marriage Requirements

Iowa Residency and ID Requirements: You do not have to be a resident of Iowa. Picture identification is required. You also need to provide Social Security information. Previous Marriages: If either of you were previously married, you will need to show the date of divorce or date of spouse's death. If the divorce was within 60 days, a signed copy of the divorce decree will need to be provided. Same Sex Marriage in Iowa: Yes, effective April 27, 2009. On April 3, 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in an unanimous decision in Varnum v. Brien that "state laws prohibiting marriage on the basis of the partners' gender are unconstitutional."Source: Tom Head. CivilLiberties.about.com. Iowa Waiting Period: Iowa has a three (3) business day waiting period. Fees for Marriage Licenses in Iowa: $35+ -- cash, cashier's checks or money orders only. The fee and acceptance of checks or credit cards varies from County to County. Other Tests in Iowa: No other tests are required in Iowa for a marriage license. http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/p/iowa.htm and Iowa Attorney General, Tom Miller