Where to Get a Newborn Baby's Birth Certificate

Some legalities get lost in all of the excitement surrounding the birth of your baby. When the representative from the vital records office comes and asks you to name your baby, you are actually filling out the birth certificate. Obtaining a birth certificate for a new baby is inexpensive and easy.

  1. The County Registrar

    • Go to the county registrar to purchase your baby's birth certificate. It can take up to six weeks for the birth certificate to be completed and added to the county database. Call ahead to to find out how much money you need to bring, and if they prefer payment by cash, check or money order.

    The Internet

    • You can obtain your baby's birth certificate online. The document is more expensive if you order it over the Internet. However, if you cannot travel to the county of your baby's birth, this is the most feasible method. You will first need to prove that you have a right to the birth certificate by obtaining a notarized affidavit and submitting it to the agency providing the birth certificate. This affidavit will state that you are the child's parent.

    Documents to Use Instead

    • You may be able to use the baby's crib card or heirloom birth certificate provided by the hospital. If you need to apply for government benefits, you can use either of these documents. Check with your state to find out how you can use these documents while you wait for your baby's birth certificate.

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