Arizona Resources Article
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate
The Arizona Department of Health Services or the local county health department Office of Vital Records will provide certain interested parties with certified copies of a birth or death certificate. Arizona is a “closed record” state. That means only certain parties may request and receive certified copies of a birth or death certificate
The Arizona Department of Health Services can only provide birth or death certificates for births or deaths that occur in Arizona. Contact the State in which the birth or death occurred if you need a birth or death certificate for someone born or having died outside of Arizona. Here is a link to a website that will direct you to the state agencies that provide copies of birth or death certificates - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
Obtaining a certified birth certificate in Arizona
A certified birth certificate can be used for obtaining a passport, proving you have a right to work in the U.S., proof of citizenship, school registration, when applying for Social Security benefits, and other legal purpose.
In Arizona only the following people can get a certified copy of a birth certificate.
Apply In Person:
The Arizona Department of Health Services does not provide same day walk in service. The local county health department Bureau of Vital Records may provide same day walk in service.
Here is a link to each Arizona county’s local health department where you can find information about how to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate from the specific counties - http://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php#fees-home.
Apply By Mail:
To apply by mail to the Arizona Department of Health Services for a certified copy, one must submit the following:
Mail all this information to: Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 6018, Phoenix, AZ, 85005.
You should receive the certified birth certificate within 7-10 business days after mailing the request.
For More Information:
Here is a link to the Arizona Department of Health Service’s web page explaining how to apply for a certified copy of a birth certificate - http://azdhs.gov//licensing/vital-records/index.php#birth-certificates-apply.
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How to Get a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate
Comments:
On 6/20/08
Amber said
Ordering online for a birth certificate is not a good idea. The price is really high for a 3-5 day turn-around. It is less expensive to go down and apply in person and get the certificate the same day. What a rip off!
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