Learn More About How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate
Each state has unique requirements and fees for releasing a certified copy of your birth certificate. Our streamlined ordering process makes getting your birth certificate fast and easy, in most cases as little as 2 to 3 business days. Make sure to have a valid copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID ready to upload when you order, and check the requirements for acquiring a birth certificate from your state of birth below. This step is especially important for California birth certificate orders.
Choose your state of birth from the list below to get started! When you’re ready to order, go to our form here.
Birth Certificate Requirements and Processing Times by State
Alabama
The Alabama Center for Health Statistics states that, due to the confidential nature of birth certificates, the records are accessible for a maximum of 125 years after birth.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Alabama birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Alaska
Birth certificate records in Alaska are available beginning with births after 1890.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Alaska birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-4 business days.
Arizona
Birth certificate records in Arizona are available online through our service.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Arizona birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Arkansas
Birth certificate records in Arkansas are available online through our service.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Arkansas birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days. Birth certificates for adopted individuals can take 4-5 months.
California
Birth certificate records in California are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified California birth certificate through our service is 2-3 business days. You will need to fill out an additional form, which is located at the bottom of our order form. Additional fees include:
- California Vital Statistics Average Processing Fee: $45.00
- Emergency Processing Fee (optional): $136.00
Average Time Service by County
- Riverside County: 3-5 business days
- Santa Clara County: 5-6 business days
- Monterey County: 2-3 business days
- San Bernardino County: 2-3 business days
- Orange County: 2-3 business days
- Los Angeles County: 8-9 business days (5-6 business days for emergency service)
- Placer County: 2-3 business days
- San Mateo County: 2-3 business days
- San Joaquin County: 2-3 business days
- Merced County: 2-3 business days
- San Diego County: 2-3 business days
- San Luis Obispo County: 4-5 business days
- San Francisco County: 5-7 business days (1-2 business days for emergency service)
- Ventura County: 2-3 business days
- Fresno County: 2-3 business days
- Kern County: 2-3 business days
- Solano County: 2-3 business days
- Mendocino County: 2-3 business days
- Berkeley County: 3-5 business days
- Santa Barbara County: 3-5 business days
- Sonoma County: 3-5 business days
- Santa Cruz County: 3-5 business days
- Marin County: 3-5 business days
- Alameda County: 3-5 business days
- Lassen County: 3-5 business days
- El Dorado County: 3-5 business days
- Glenn County: 3-5 business days
- Stanislaus County: 3-5 business days
- Humboldt County: 3-5 business days
Colorado
Birth certificate records in Colorado are available through United States Birth Certificate.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Colorado birth certificate is 3-4 business days.
Connecticut
Birth certificate records in Connecticut are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Connecticut birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Delaware
Birth certificate records in Delaware are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Delaware birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Florida
Birth certificate records in Florida are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Florida birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Georgia
Birth certificate records in Georgia are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Georgia birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 5-7 business days.
Hawaii
Birth certificate records in Hawaii are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Hawaii birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 5-7 business days.
Idaho
Birth certificate records in Idaho are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Idaho birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Illinois
Birth certificate records in Illinois are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Ilinois birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Indiana
Birth certificate records in Indiana are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Indiana birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Iowa
Birth certificate records in Iowa are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Iowa birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 9-16 business days.
Kansas
Birth certificate records in Kansas are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Kansas birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Kentucky
Birth certificate records in Kentucky are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Kentucky birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Louisiana
Birth certificate records in Louisiana are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Louisiana birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Maine
Birth certificate records in Maine are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Maine birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Maryland
Birth certificate records in Maryland are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Maryland birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Massachusetts
Birth certificate records in Massachusetts are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Massachusetts birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 5-7 business days.
Michigan
Birth certificate records in Michigan are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Michigan birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Minnesota
Birth certificate records in Minnesota are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Minnesota birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate ranges from 3-4 days to 3-4 weeks, depending on the time service chosen.
Mississippi
Birth certificate records in Mississippi are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Mississippi birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Missouri
Birth certificate records in Missouri are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Missouri birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Montana
Birth certificate records in Montana are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Montana birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Nebraska
Birth certificate records in Nebraska are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Nebraska birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Nevada
Birth certificate records in Nevada are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Nevada birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
New Hampshire
Birth certificate records in New Hampshire are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified New Hampshire birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
New Jersey
Birth certificate records in New Jersey are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified New Jersey birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 7-10 business days.
New Mexico
Birth certificate records in New Mexico are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified New Mexico birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
New York
Birth certificate records in New York are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified New York birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-7 business days.
North Carolina
Birth certificate records in North Carolina are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified North Carolina birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
North Dakota
Birth certificate records in North Dakota are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified North Dakota birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Ohio
Birth certificate records in Ohio are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Ohio birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 5-7 business days.
Oklahoma
Birth certificate records in Oklahoma are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Oklahoma birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Oregon
Birth certificate records in Oregon are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Oregon birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-5 business days.
Pennsylvania
Birth certificate records in Pennsylvania are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Pennsylvania birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Rhode Island
Birth certificate records in Rhode Island are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Rhode Island birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
South Carolina
Birth certificate records in South Carolina are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified South Carolina birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
South Dakota
Birth certificate records in South Dakota are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified South Dakota birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Tennessee
Birth certificate records in Tennessee are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Tennessee birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Texas
Birth certificate records in Texas are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Texas birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Utah
Birth certificate records in Utah are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Utah birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Vermont
Birth certificate records in Vermont are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Vermont birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Virginia
Birth certificate records in Virginia are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Virginia birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 2-3 business days.
Washington
Birth certificate records in Washington are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Washington birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Washington, D.C.
Birth certificate records in Washington, D.C., are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Washington, D.C. birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 15-20 business days.
West Virginia
Birth certificate records in West Virginia are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified West Virginia birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Wisconsin
Birth certificate records in Wisconsin are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Wisconsin birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.
Wyoming
Birth certificate records in Wyoming are available online through us.
How long does it take?
The average processing time to obtain your certified Wyoming birth certificate through United States Birth Certificate is 3-4 business days.