Division of Vital Records

Typically: completed application, acceptable photo ID, proof of relationship/eligibility, and the required fee. Confirm current requirements with the vital records office.

Fees vary by state and copy type. Confirm the current amount on the official vital records page before ordering.

1. Confirm you are eligible to request the record. 2. Choose mail, online, or in-person ordering if available. 3. Include required ID and fees. 4. Verify the mailing or office address and hours on the official website before contacting the office.

Contact details from the official state/territory vital records page (CDC W2W used as mailing baseline where needed). PO Box addresses are kept when published as the official mail-order address. Confirm fees, ID requirements, hours, and current processing times with the vital records office before ordering. Hours note from official page: Public office hours listed on PA Vital Records Public Offices page — confirm location hours before visiting. Call center Mon–Fri 7:15 am–6:00 pm; Sat–Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm (health.pa.gov birth certificates). Walk-in: see Public Offices page. Fees note from official page: Birth certificate $20 each; online adds $10 processing fee (health.pa.gov). Processing note from official page: See PA Vital Records processing times page for current estimates. Hours (official site): Public office hours listed on PA Vital Records Public Offices page — confirm location hours before visiting. Call center Mon–Fri 7:15 am–6:00 pm; Sat–Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm (health.pa.gov birth certificates). Walk-in: see Public Offices page. Always verify address, hours, fees, and appointment rules on the official agency website before acting. Source: Pennsylvania DOH — Birth Certificates (https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Birth-Certificates.aspx)