Can i get my birth certificate from a different county

In order to request a copy of a birth certificate you must complete the form Application for Search of Birth Record Files. To learn more, see FORMS located in the right-hand column. Completely fill out the form. Submit it with the following information:

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Can I get my birth certificate in another county in California?
Can I get my birth certificate anywhere in California?
Do you have to get your birth certificate in the county you were born in in Ohio?
Can I get my birth certificate anywhere in Texas?

A valid government issued photo identification (ID) that must be readable and is not expired/out of date (if an ID is not provided, unreadable, or expired, the request will be returned unprocessed).

To learn more about valid IDs, see Resources

To learn more about the required costs/fees, see Resources

You may contact the county clerk where the event occurred.

Method	Description	Cost
Mail	Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 925 E. Ridgely Ave-2737. Springfield, Illinois 62702 Submit check or money order payable to IDPH	$10 - certified copy with the following items: name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, mother/co-parent’s maiden name, mother/co-parent’s place of birth, mother/co-parent’s age, father/co-parent’s name, father/co-parent’s place of birth, father/co-parent’s age, file date, date issued and State File number $15 - certified copy with information collected at time of birth (information has varied throughout the years) $2 each additional copy $10 - genealogical copy
Fax	217-523-2648
Online	To order online, visit VitalChek Network. A major credit card is required.	$15 - certified copy with all information collected at time of birth (information has varied throughout the years) $2 - each additional copy $12.95 - handling fee $3 - each additional person in a group order $19.50 - UPS fee if selected (U.S. only); additional fee (outside the U.S.)
In person

For $10 for the first copy of a birth certificate and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with the following items: child’s name; date of birth; sex; place of birth (city, county, state); mother/co-parent’s maiden name; mother/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country); mother/co-parent’s age; father/co-parent’s name; father/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country); father/co-parent’s age; file date; date issued; and state file number.

For $15 for the first copy of a birth certificate and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with information collected at the time of your birth (information has varied throughout the years).

You must go through one of two sources to get your California birth certificate: (1) the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), or (2) the County Recorder’s Office of the county where you were born. Generally, it is easier to go through the County Recorder’s Office, but there are pros and cons to each. See the chart on PG. 33 to learn details about the pros and cons.

THIS CHART EXPLAINS THE PROS & CONS OF REQUESTING YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) VS. THE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE.

WHERE TO GET YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE:CDPH or County Recorder’s Office?
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH)	COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
TIME: Takes longer to process (4-6 weeks).	TIME: Takes less time to process (same day, in person).
REQUEST METHOD: Must be done by mail.	REQUEST METHOD: May be done by mail OR in person.
FEE: Standard fee (currently $25, but subject to change).	FEE: Fees vary by county. It may be more or less than what the CDPH charges.
STATEWIDE REACH: CDPH is a good option if you don’t know what county you were born in. It covers all counties in California, and the CDPH can help you locate your birth county.	COUNTY REACH ONLY: The County Recorder’s Officer can issue birth certificates only for births within that county, not statewide. So it’s good if you know exactly which county you were born in.
APPLICATION FORMS: Accepts standard state form only (see the next question which explains how to get a copy)	APPLICATION FORMS: Accepts state and county forms (see the question on PG. 34 which explains how to get a copy)

California Department of Public Health (CDPH):

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Can I get my birth certificate in another county in California?

Birth certificates for births in another California County can be obtained by contact the local health jurisdiction where the birth occurred or the CDPH Office of Vital Records.

Can I get my birth certificate anywhere in California?

You may be able to obtain a copy of the original birth certificate by filing a petition under California Health and Safety Code Section 102705 in the clerk's office of the county superior court where you reside (if you live in California), or the county where the adoption was finalized.

Do you have to get your birth certificate in the county you were born in in Ohio?

Birth certificates are issued statewide across the state in which you were born. If you were born in Ohio, you can go to your nearest Ohio health department to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Can I get my birth certificate anywhere in Texas?

You can get vital records in the county, city, or district where the event occurred. Some offices also provide birth records from anywhere in the state.