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Vital record

Birth Records

Certified birth certificates issued by the state vital-records office, often through the county where the birth occurred. Access is generally limited to the person, immediate family, or a legal representative.

What’s included

What you can find

  • Certified copies
  • Date & place of birth
  • Parent names
  • Amendments

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Birth Records by state

Pick a state, then drill down to your county for the offices that hold the record.