Request a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate Show For a birth occurring on or after January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office. For a birth occurring prior to January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate ONLY from the following:
Checklist for Obtaining a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate ☐ Make sure that you are eligible to obtain the birth certificate ☐ Complete the application ☐ Order your vital record online (additional fees may apply) through VitalChek, or ☐ Complete the State application and mail your order in to the State Vital Records office, or ☐ Complete the Town application and mail your order in to the town of occurrence ☐ Include your photo ID ☐ Provide documentation proving that you are entitled to obtain the birth certificate (only applicable if the requester is not the birth registrant or a parent listed on the birth certificate) ☐ Include the applicable fee Who Can Request a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate? Birth records are confidential records and are not open to the general public, except for those that are at least 100 years old. For birth certificates less than 100 years old, you can only obtain the birth certificate if:
If you are a representative from a federal or state agency requesting a certified copy of a birth certificate, you must comply with the following requirements:
What Needs to Be Included with Your Request? All requests for certified copies of birth certificates must be accompanied by:
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If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting. For example:
For persons with a legal name change
Applications and Forms Apostille Seal Contact Us What is the fastest I can get my birth certificate?It typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to receive your certified birth certificate copy in the mail. If you need your replacement sooner, premium services such as VitalRecordsOnline.com offer a Rush Package with expedited shipping. Some states may even be able to provide a copy within 2-3 business days.
How do I get a certified copy of my birth certificate in Florida?You may order birth and death certificates by phone with a credit card by calling VitalChek at 1-877-297-9125. All major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. The VitalChek fax number is 1-888-985-2842.
Can you get a birth certificate the same day in PA?You may need to prove your relation to the person you're requesting a certificate for. It costs $20 per certificate. If you apply online or by mail, the process takes 2-3 weeks. If you apply in person, you can get it the same day.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Colorado?Processing time for mail orders is ten weeks from date received. Online orders and phone orders are thirty business days to process.
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