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Birth Certificate FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions about ordering, replacing and using a birth certificate.

Learning more about birth certificates

Your birth certificate is an important document that you can use to prove your identity and citizenship. Check out the links below to learn more about birth certificates, including information on when you will need one, the different types of birth certificates, and how to get a certified copy of your birth certificate.

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Getting a copy of your birth certificate

Information on how to request a certified copy of your birth certificate, what documents you will need to provide, and who can apply for a birth certificate copy.

Birth certificate application process

Everything you need to know about the application process, including official fees and payment options, processing times, and rush services.

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Get your birth certificate
in 3 simple steps from home

Get your birth certificate without the guesswork

  1. 1Complete the online application in about 10 minutes
  2. 2Our team reviews it for errors and missing details
  3. 3Get your ready-to-file package and step-by-step instructions
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Application kit $29. The state fee is paid separately to the state.