To get a copy of a birth certificate, please fill out the Application for Birth Record.
Fees
Birth Certificates – $23
Guidelines
Only qualified applicants can obtain a certified copy of a confidential record. A qualified applicant includes:
- The person whose record is being requested
- An immediate family member of the person, either by blood, marriage, or adoption
- The person’s guardian, legal agent, or representative
- A person showing direct and tangible interest in the record to implement a law or to protect personal property
Birth records are kept confidential for 75 years.
Tips
- Do not surrender your birth certificate to anyone unless you know it will be returned to you
- Do not carry a birth certificate in your wallet or purse except when needed