How do I get original birth certificates?
Determine LocationDetermine where the birth certificate was issued. While the original birth certificate must remain on file in this office, certified copies of birth certificates can be provided. Each city and state has different regulations and fees regarding re-order of a birth certificate.Contact Vital RecordsContact the state’s vital records office. Call the office to verify fees and mailing address. Some cities allow for online birth certificate requests.Write Your RequestWrite a request for a certified copy of the original birth certificate. The request should include the full name of person whose birth certificate is requested, the person’s sex, parents’ names, birth date, place of birth, person’s relationship to the requestor and the reason why a copy is required.
