Birth Certificates
Mercy Hospital does not issue certified copies of birth certificates. Copies must be obtained from state or local registrars, in accordance with Iowa state law.
- For babies born after July 1995:
Contact the Johnson County Recorders Office, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240, phone 319-356-6093.
- For babies born before July 1995:
Contact the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Records, Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0075, phone 515-281-4944.
- For babies who are adopted or for any records ordered sealed by a court of law:
Contact the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Records, Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0075, phone 515-281-4944.
For other information about birth certificates, call 319-339-3681.