Can i get a birth certificate from the health department

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Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates Outside of Mississippi
Other Records
Missouri Birth Certificates
General Information
Schedule an Appointment
How do I get a certified copy of my US birth certificate?
Can you get a birth certificate same day in Florida?
Can you get a birth certificate same day in Missouri?
Where can I get my birth certificate in person in Illinois?

You can order birth certificates, death certificates and marriage records on-line, by mail, phone or in person by visiting our Vital Records office.

Birth certificates cost $17, with a $6 fee for additional copies of the same record.

Birth Certificates

Order Copies of Birth Certificates OnlineAvailable through a private records service for an additional fee; payable by credit card
Order Birth Certificates by MailPayable by check or money order
Order Birth Certificates in PersonOur Vital Records office in Ridgeland, MS is open for customer service Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Directions and information
Order Birth Certificates by PhonePhone orders are placed through a private records service for a small additional fee; payment is by credit card. To order by phone, call our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200.

Changes or Corrections

Call our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200 or send e-mail to

The MSDH Vital Records division maintains Mississippi birth and death records from November, 1912 to the present.

Birth Certificates Outside of Mississippi

If you are a US Citizen born outside Mississippi, check with the National Center for Health Statistics for information regarding your home state.
NCHS Vital Records page
If you were born in another country, check with the Embassy for that country.

Other Records

Death Certificates
Marriage and Divorce Records

Last reviewed on Jun 7, 2022

Missouri Birth Certificates

Your birth certificate is the most important document you’ll need to prove your legal identity and age. You’ll need it to apply for a passport or government benefits, enroll in school, join the military, or claim pension or insurance benefits.

General Information
Express Pickup Service
Apply In Person
Apply by Mail
Out of State Certificates

General Information

Express pickup hours: Monday — Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Walk-in hours: Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Questions?

For any questions or concerns regarding Vital Records, please call

General Guidelines:

Must be born in the State of Missouri
Certificates date back to 1920
For newborns, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing before applying
Birth certificates cost $15.00 per certified copy

Payment and Identification Information:

Debit or Credit are the only payment types accepted
Picture identification is required
Missouri law only allows a certified copy of a vital record to be issued to a person with a direct and tangible interest in the record. The application for obtaining a copy of a vital record requires applicants to explain their relationship to the person named on the record.
For express online service, payment must be made at the time of application.
Birth certificates may be obtained at the Jackson County Health Department in person or by mail.

Apply In Person

We are offering walk-in services on a limited basis. To limit the number of people in our lobby at one time, please use our express pickup service. Walk-in services available Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Schedule an Appointment

Come on in and see how Jackson County Health Department can help you!

ADH is pleased to offer vital records services in every county. Click here to see your Local Public Health Unit.

Q: How much do birth certificates cost? ORDER NOW

The cost of a birth record is $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record that is ordered at the same time. If you choose to order online through Vital Records, a $5.00 standard processing fee and a $1.85 non-refundable identity verification fee will be charged in addition to the cost of any expedited shipping options you select. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $12.00 for a search fee. The processing fee for online orders is also non-refundable. However, you will receive a refund of any amount you paid apart from these fees.

Q: How can I obtain a birth certificate?

Eligible individuals (click here to see the list of eligible individuals) may order a birth certificate by any of the following methods:

Online: You may order a copy of a birth record online in minutes through Vital Records. Multiple expedited shipping options are available through this service. Pay the service fee, certificate fee, and charges for any expedited shipping options by debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express). Requests typically take 7-14 business days from the date your order is approved plus additional shipping time.

By Mail: You may order a certified copy of the birth record by mailing in a completed application (available here or from your local health unit) a check or money order made out to Arkansas Department of Health (no cash or temporary checks), and a copy or copies of acceptable ID to:

            Arkansas Department of Health
            Vital Records, Slot 44
            4815 West Markham Street
            Little Rock, AR 72205

Please allow 10-14 days for processing, in addition to mail delivery time.

Walk-in: You may order a certified copy of the birth record by coming into the Arkansas Department of Health’s vital records office. The office is located at 4815 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205, across the street from War Memorial Stadium, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. The office is closed on state holidays. Most certificate requests can be fulfilled the same day for customers arriving by 4:00 P.M., provided they are eligible to receive the certificate requested and have all the required information, including acceptable ID (see above). However, same day service is not guaranteed for non-routine requests such as certificate corrections, court orders, paternity affidavits, and genealogical requests prior to 1935. Customers who arrive in the office after 4:00 P.M. may pick up their request the following day or may ask that it be mailed. Walk-in payment options are cash, credit or debit cards, or a check or money order made out to Arkansas Department of Health (no temporary checks are permitted).
Telephone: You may order a copy of the birth record via telephone toll-free at (866) 209-9482. Multiple expedited shipping options are available through this service. Payment of service fee, certificate fee, and charges for any expedited shipping options may be made by debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).

Q: Who should I contact with additional questions about ordering a birth certificate?

If you have questions on registering, amending, or obtaining copies of vital records, please contact the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at:

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the exception of state holidays.

If you are having technical difficulties, click here, and fill out the online form and submit.

Q: How can I check on the status of my vital record order?

To obtain the status of an order you have submitted, use the "Check Order Status" service. Simply enter your confirmation number to view your status.

How do I get a certified copy of my US birth certificate?

Contact the vital records office in the state or territory where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.

Can you get a birth certificate same day in Florida?

First photocopy certificate (same day walk-in service requires $10 rush fee, when available). Lobby hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Walk-in payments may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard.

Can you get a birth certificate same day in Missouri?

We offer same-day printing of certified copies of birth certificates for individuals born in Missouri. For birth certificates prior to 1920, you must contact the Bureau of Vital Records at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Where can I get my birth certificate in person in Illinois?

State Access to Birth Certificates: Birth records can be obtained online, by mail, fax, and in person from the Illinois Department of Public Health - Vital Records, 605 West Jefferson St. Springfield, Illinois 62702-5097 217-782-6553.