You must be an authorized person to receive a certified copy of a birth record.

In person: Come to the Vital Records Office 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday to complete an application form and sign the sworn statement. You must present a valid, government issued photo ID at the time of purchase. If you do not have a valid, photo ID the sworn statement on the application form must be notarized. If your application is approved, your request will be processed while you wait. If no record is found, the fee is retained for search of files.

By mail:  Mail a completed, notarized birth certificate application form to the Vital Records office. The address is noted at the top of the application form.  Mail orders paid by personal check are held for 14 working days. Mail orders submitted with a cashier’s check or money order are processed the day they are received if the certificate has been registered. If no record is found, the fee is retained for search of files.

Fees:  $14.00 per certified copy.                                          

Download the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (PDF)