Apply for a birth certificate replacement

Frequently asked
questions

How to order a birth certificate?

If you need a replacement birth certificate copy, you’ll need to submit a completed application at a vital records office in the state where your birth was registered. Obviously this is a big inconvenience, especially if you no longer live in your birth state.

Fortunately, our online application service lets you skip the drive and the long lines at the vital records office. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions, and you’ll get your certified, legally-valid birth certificate delivered to your home by mail.

Where to get a birth certificate replacement?

You can only get a copy of your birth certificate from a vital records office in the state where your birth was registered. But we know you don’t want to waste a whole day standing in line at the vital records office, dealing with confusing paperwork and unhelpful staff.

That’s why we developed a safe, secure online application system that allows you to apply for your birth certificate copy from home, anywhere in the United States. All we need from you is a few basic facts about your birth, then experts will handle the rest. They prepare all of your application materials and send your completed documents to you electronically or by mail.

Just follow the included instructions, drop your application package in the mail, then sit back and wait for your birth certificate copy to come to you.

How much is a birth certificate?

Birth certificate copy application fees vary by state and county. They can be anywhere from $5 to $34. Some offices offer rush options for an additional fee, and others allow you to request additional copies for a reduced price.

How long does it take to get your birth certificate?

Processing times can vary wildly, depending on your state and county. It can take as few as 5 days or as many as 16 weeks to get your birth certificate copies. However, errors on your application documents will add significant delays or even rejection.

That’s why we recommend using our professional application assistance service. With our help, you can rest assured that your documents will be filled out completely and accurately, eliminating the risk of delay or rejection.

How to fill out the birth certificate form?

Every state, county, and city can have its own forms and requirements for birth certificate copy requests. So there is no standard application form. And, unfortunately, these forms can be confusing and difficult to fill out correctly, resulting in frequent delays and rejections.

However, our online application is short, simple, and easy to understand. And our experts are familiar with application forms from across the U.S. So they can determine exactly which forms you need and fill them out for you completely and accurately.

What are the main reasons to replace a birth certificate?

If your birth certificate has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you will need to request a replacement copy as soon as possible. Your birth certificate is an important document that can serve as proof of your identity, citizenship, familial relationship, and age.

Certified birth certificate copies are frequently requested by government offices and agencies, medical facilities, and even schools. This means that you will need to present your birth certificate many times throughout your life, so it’s important to keep a certified copy on hand.