How do i get new birth certificate

Attention Customers:

The current processing time for birth and death certificates through the state is 12-16 weeks. Currently processing orders received in April 2022 (updated 9/1/22).

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Attention Customers:
Identification Requirements
Order Online
Order by Mail:
Order by Phone
Order at a Local Health Department
How much is a replacement birth certificate in Florida?
How do I get a copy of my Florida birth certificate?
How much is a replacement birth certificate in NY?
Where can I get a Florida birth certificate?

For faster birth certificate service, those who were born in Indiana can place orders through the local health department. View local health department information.

Identification Requirements

View requirements for birth certificates and/or death certificates before placing an order. Orders sent without proper identification or documentation will be returned without being processed.

Order Online

Customers may choose to purchase birth and death certificates online. VitalChek offers expedited shipping and allows for payment utilizing a credit card. For more details, click the icon below.

Order by Mail:

Birth Certificates

Please print State Form 49607, Application for Search and Certified Copy of Birth Record.

The form includes applicable fees, identification requirements, and the mailing address. The cost for the first certificate is $10.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Please make checks payable to the Indiana Department of Health.

The current processing time for birth certificates through the state is 12-16 weeks.

For faster birth certificate service, those who were born in Indiana can place orders through the local health department for the county they were born in. Click here to view local health department information.

Death Certificates

Please print State Form 49606, Application for Search of Certified or Non-Certified Copy of a Death Record.

The form includes applicable fees, identification requirements, and mailing the address. The cost for the first certificate is $10.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Please make checks payable to the Indiana Department of Health.

The current processing time for death certificates through the state is 12-16 weeks.

Order by Phone

To order a birth or death certificate by phone and pay with a credit card, please call (866) 601-0891.

This is a toll-free number that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to place certificate orders and provide customer service support through a reputable third-party company.

Order at a Local Health Department

To purchase a birth or death certificate in person, please visit the Local Health Department where the birth or death occurred. View local health department information.

Walk-in service is NOT available at the Indiana Department of Health.

How To Order Birth Records

Louisiana is a "closed record" state. This means that birth and death certificates are not public records. All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification, appropriate fees, and a completed application.

Who May Order A Birth Certificate:

The person named on the document
The current spouse of the person named on the document
Mother or father of the person named on the document
An adult child of the person named on the document
Sister/brother of the person named on the document
Grandmother or grandfather of the person named on the document
Grandchild of the person named on the document
An attorney representing one of the above with a signed contract of representation or authorization.

When another adult other than the legally entitled individuals listed above is requesting the record of a child, they must present a judgment of custody for the child. Notarized custody papers or provisional custody mandates are not acceptable.

You may also request Apostille copies of vital records.

There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate:

IN PERSON

New Orleans VItal Records Walk-In Services are currently available by using VitalChek ordering and choosing the "Will Call" option for delivery. Customers will receive an email once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up.

Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)

You may complete an application for a certified copy of a birth certificate, bring your photo identification and correct fees to the Vital Records Central Office. Walk-in services accepts cash, check, money order, and credit/debit cards as forms of payment.

Please fill out the application to obtain a certified birth certificate.

Participating Louisiana Clerks of Court offer certified copies of birth records (long and short form) at locations around the state. There is an additional fee for this service.

Kiosk Service Locations Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)

You may also order in person from a kiosk service location. Kiosk orders require the user to successfully complete an identity authentication screening. Once the kiosk order is placed, the order is shipped via USPS or expedited shipping, or made available for pickup at Vital Records Central Office. A security fee and shipping costs apply to kiosk orders.

MAIL

You may mail your completed request, a copy of your photo identification and correct fees to:

Vital Records Registry
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160

Please complete the application to obtain a certified birth certificate and allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.

INTERNET, FAX AND TELEPHONE

You may use a major credit card to place internet, fax or telephone orders through VitalChek Network, an authorized service provider. There are additional fees when using this service provider or requesting expedited services.

To order using the VitalChek Network, visit their website or call 1-877-605-8562.
If you have already placed a VitalChek Network order, you may also check the status.

To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, please call 1-877-605-8562.

Louisiana Office of Public Health does not directly accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through the independent company that we have partnered with above in order to provide you with this service, VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

How much is a replacement birth certificate in Florida?

A computer copy of birth certificates of all Florida births from 1917 to the present are available for a cost of $15.00 for each certified copy. Additional computer copies for the same person are $8.00 each.

How do I get a copy of my Florida birth certificate?

Order via telephone: You may order birth and death certificates by phone with a credit card by calling VitalChek at 1-877-297-9125. All major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. The VitalChek fax number is 1-888-985-2842.

How much is a replacement birth certificate in NY?

Fees

ORDER TYPE	FEES (per copy)
Online or Phone Orders	$45 + $8 vendor processing fee per transaction (not per copy)
Walk-in Orders	$45
Mail Orders	$30

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Where can I get a Florida birth certificate?

The Florida Department of Health keeps Florida birth and death certificates. You may obtain certificates either by contacting your local Department of Health Office or the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics located in Jacksonville, FL.