Department of Health

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: Hours not published on CDC W2W — confirm before visiting. Mail-order primary; express courier physical address published for Hato Rey. Fees note from official page: First birth copy in 12-month period $5.00; 2nd/3rd $10.00 each. Phone 787-765-2929 ext. 6100 to verify fees (CDC W2W). Processing note from official page: Limit of three birth certification copies per registered person within 12 months (CDC W2W). Always verify address, hours, fees, and appointment rules on the official agency website before acting. Source: CDC NCHS — Puerto Rico Vital Records (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/puerto_rico.htm)