US birth certificate (certified copy)
United States · each state vital records office (and some cities, e.g. New York City) · Certified Copy of Birth Certificate — State Vital Records Office
Price on request · days to several weeks depending on state · order and pay online
Order this report
What the report shows
Certified copy of the birth record: name, date and place of birth, parents' names, registration details.
Who needs it
private individuals, parents, immigration lawyers, genealogists (where allowed), heirs
Why people order it
passport, Real ID/driver licence, foreign citizenship by descent, residence permits, marriage abroad (with apostille)
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: full name at birth, date and place of birth, parents' names, requester ID and relationship
- 🙋Ordering for yourself? A typed signature in the form is enough.
- 📝Ordering for someone else? Upload a power of attorney they signed — download our ready form. ⤓ Ready power-of-attorney form
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Certified copies restricted by state law to the registrant, immediate family, legal representatives or persons with a documented legal interest; government ID required; false statements are a crime. Some states (e.g., California) issue 'informational' copies to others. Many agencies authorize only VitalChek for online orders.
Issued by
State (or city) vital records office of the state where the birth occurred; directory: CDC National Center for Health Statistics 'Where to Write for Vital Records'
Questions and answers
How do I order US birth certificate (certified copy) online?
Fill in full name at birth, date and place of birth, parents' names, requester ID and relationship in the form on this page and get a price before any payment within days to several weeks depending on state.
How much does US birth certificate (certified copy) cost?
Price on request: The official fee depends on the office, the state or the number of pages, or is not published — we confirm the exact amount by e-mail before any payment.
How long does US birth certificate (certified copy) take?
days to several weeks depending on state.
Who can order US birth certificate (certified copy)?
Only with a legal interest.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.