In order to request a copy of a birth certificate you must complete the form Application for Search of Birth Record Files. To learn more, see FORMS located in the right-hand column. Completely fill out the form. Submit it with the following information:
A valid government issued photo identification (ID) that must be readable and is not expired/out of date (if an ID is not provided, unreadable, or expired, the request will be returned unprocessed).
To learn more about valid IDs, see Resources
To learn more about the required costs/fees, see Resources
You may contact the county clerk where the event occurred.
Illinois Department of Public Health Submit check or money order payable to IDPH | $10 - certified copy with the following items: name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, mother/co-parent’s maiden name, mother/co-parent’s place of birth, mother/co-parent’s age, father/co-parent’s name, father/co-parent’s place of birth, father/co-parent’s age, file date, date issued and State File number $15 - certified copy with information collected at time of birth (information has varied throughout the years) $2 each additional copy $10 - genealogical copy | |
Fax | 217-523-2648 | |
Online | To order online, visit VitalChek Network. A major credit card is required. | $15 - certified copy with all information collected at time of birth (information has varied throughout the years) $2 - each additional copy |
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For $10 for the first copy of a birth certificate and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with the following items: child’s name; date of birth; sex; place of birth (city, county, state); mother/co-parent’s maiden name; mother/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country); mother/co-parent’s age; father/co-parent’s name; father/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country); father/co-parent’s age; file date; date issued; and state file number.
For $15 for the first copy of a birth certificate and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with information collected at the time of your birth (information has varied throughout the years).
New York State Department of Health can provide copies of birth certificates for individuals born outside of New York City’s five boroughs.
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Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy? *For births in the five boroughs of New York City, contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Download the mail-in application to obtain a copy of a birth certificate. Refer
to this step by step process to order a birth certificate: Ready? Have with you: Applications must be submitted with either: Or applications may be submitted with TWO of the following: What if I’m making a request from a foreign country? Overview
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If the country you are in requires a U.S. Passport for travel, you must also provide a copy of your passport with your application along with the other identification documents.
Fees
| ORDER TYPE | FEES (per copy) |
| Online or Phone Orders | $45 + $8 vendor processing fee per transaction (not per copy) |
| Walk-in Orders | $45 |
| Mail Orders | $30 |
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By Mail:
Send requests for regular handling to the following address:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602