INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP OR CIVIL UNION CERTIFICATE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL:
Birth Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing name, date of birth, birth name of legal father/parent, and birth name of legal mother/parent.
Marriage Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing full birth name of husband, full birth name of wife (before marriage), and date of marriage.
Domestic Partnership and/or Civil Union Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing name of partner A, partner B, and date of event.
Death Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing name of deceased, place of death, and date of death.
WHO MAY REQUEST YOUR BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP, AND/OR CIVIL UNION CERTIFICATE:
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Yourself
Your legal parents
Your legal guardian
Legal Representation
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Your spouse/legal-partner (relationship must be proved)
Your sibling (proof of relationship required)
Your child (proof of relationship required)
Your grandchild (proof of relationship required)
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Definition of Valid Photo Identification: Legal document showing a photograph of the bearer, and must contain the following: signature, address, and birth date of the bearer. The ID must be issued by a government agency or organization. Ex: Photo Driver License.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Requests in Person:
Valid photo ID as described above, OR
Two or more alternate forms of ID,
as described below
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Mail–in requests:
Legible copy of valid photo ID as described above; the certificate will be mailed to the shipping address listed on your ID, OR
Legible copy of two or more alternate forms of ID showing shipping
address, as described below.
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Alternate forms of ID:
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Non-photo Driver’s License
Vehicle Registration
Insurance Card
Voter Registration Card
Passport
Green Card (Alien Card)
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County ID
School ID
Utility Bill
Tax Return
Letter from Government Agency
Inmate photo-ID with release papers
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As of March 29, 2023 the fee for a birth certificate is $20, marriage certificate is $20 and the death certificate is $10. Cash, money order or certified checks are acceptable.