Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate

Only a Qualified Applicant may obtain a copy of a birth certificate:

1. The registrant. The person named in the record.
2. The parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, grandparent, legal guardian or managing conservator of the registrant.
3. Legal representative, agent or other person acting under contract for the registrant. Must provide a letter of permission and a copy of identification from the registrant.
4. An applicant must provide all necessary information and show proper identification prior to obtaining the certificate.

Fee:
Certified copy of Birth Certificate - $23.00 Long Form
Certified copy of Birth Certificate _ $24.00 Card Form

Information needed to obtain a birth certificate:

• Full name on birth certificate
  
• Date and place of birth
  
• Father's full name
  
• Mother's full maiden name
• Name, address and phone number of the Requester
  
• Relationship to person on birth record
  
• Valid identification (Driver's License Preferred)
  
• Purpose of obtaining the birth certificate

You may request a birth certificate by appointment only:

• Walk-ins are taken depending on cancellations, but expect long wait times.
• If you are applying for a Pass Port you will need the long form.

Application for a Certified Copy of Death Certificate

Only a Qualified Applicant may obtain a copy of a death certificate:

1. The parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, grandparent, legal guardian or managing conservator of the registrant.
   
2. Legal representative, agent or other person acting under contract for the registrant. Must provide a letter of permission and a copy of identification from the registrant.
3. An applicant must provide all necessary information and show proper identification prior to obtaining the certificate.

Fee:
Certified copy of Death Certificate - $21.00
Additional copies - $4.00 each