Certified birth certificates
Order a certified birth certificate online
We file your application with the state office. The office mails your certified copy.
- Secure payment
- Encrypted data
- Email support
- Private service — not a government agency
How to get a copy of your birth certificate
Apply online
Answer a few questions about the record and the person named on it.
Upload your ID and sign
Take a photo of your photo ID and sign on your screen.
We file with the state office
We prepare the application and submit it to the state's vital records office.
The office mails your copy
Standard orders go by regular mail. Expedited orders ship by tracked courier.
Why order with us
One clear application
The form asks only what your state needs, in plain language, and checks your answers as you go.
Your data stays encrypted
Identity details are encrypted before they are stored and deleted on a fixed schedule after your order is complete.
Real people answer email
Questions about an order get a reply from our support team, not a bot.
Birth certificate questions
What is a certified copy of a birth certificate?
A certified copy is an official copy issued by the state or territory vital records office, printed on security paper with the office's seal or certification. It is the version accepted for passports, driver's licenses, Social Security and school enrolment. We order certified copies only.
Who can order someone else's birth certificate?
Each state sets its own rules. Parents and the person named on the certificate can almost always order; spouses, children, grandparents, siblings and legal representatives can in many states, sometimes with proof of the relationship. The application shows you the relationships your state accepts before you pay.
What ID do I need?
A current government photo ID in your own name: a driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID. After payment you photograph the front and back (a passport needs only the photo page) and sign on screen.
How long does it take?
The issuing office sets the processing time, and it differs a lot from state to state. We show the office's current estimate for standard and expedited service when you choose a speed at checkout, and the office mails the certificate directly to you.
What happens if the office cannot find the record?
The office tells us when a record cannot be located or the request is rejected. We let you know right away, explain the reason the office gave, and apply our refund policy to your order.
Ready to order?
It takes about ten minutes. Have your photo ID nearby.