Polk County Probate Court

Probate Court exercises jurisdiction in the probate of wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians, and the involuntary hospitalization of incapacitated adults and other dependent individuals. This court also administers oaths of office and issues marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, gun permits, and hears traffic cases.

To obtain a marriage license you must have with you a valid driver's license, an ID or passport if not a citizen, if divorced then you will need a copy of the final divorce decree, and if you're not a US citizen you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate translated to English.