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Obtaining a Birth Certificate On-line

Last modified: 3/26/2013 11:53 AM
  1. Review the information on birth certificate availability. 
  2. Make sure you have the required information available before placing your order.
  3. On-line ordering service is available through a third-party web-site, VitalChek.  VitalChek will collect the required request and payment information and charge your credit card.  Then the order will be submitted to the Clerk-Recorder's Office where we will process it and send it out. 
    NOTE that VitalChek charges a convenience fee of $7.00 per order in addition to the $23.00 fee per certificate copy. 
  4. If you are ordering a certified copy, download an authorization form, get it completed and notarized, and fax it to the Clerk-Recorders Office as directed on the VitalChek site.

  5. Allow 5 days processing time, not counting delivery time.  Expedited delivery options are explained on the VitalChek site. 

     REQUIRED INFORMATION:

  • Full name as stated on the certificate
  • Place of birth (City, County)
  • Date of birth
  • Mother's maiden name
  • Father's Name
  • Number of copies desired
  • Requestor's full name, address, and phone number
  • Relationship to the certificate holder


 

 
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