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How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Vital Records and Statistics (state level - Salt Lake City) / County and Local Health Departments (county level - faster in-person service)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Determine eligibility: Utah birth records restricted. Eligible: the registrant (if adult), parents, legal guardian, legal representative, spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, grandparents, or others with documented legal interest (per Utah Code 26B-8-125).
  2. Choose your method:
  3. IN PERSON - County/Local Health Department (FASTEST): Many Utah counties have local vital records offices that can issue birth certificates same day for births in their jurisdiction; Davis County, Salt Lake County, Utah County, Weber County, and other counties have local vital records offices; bring valid photo ID; fees slightly vary by county
  4. IN PERSON - Utah State Office of Vital Records (Salt Lake City): 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116; business hours Mon-Fri; bring valid photo ID; walk-in service available
  5. ONLINE (VitalChek or secure.utah.gov/vitalrecords): State offers online ordering; $22 state fee + online convenience fee ($4) + optional expedited processing ($15) + optional expedited shipping ($30); card accepted
  6. BY MAIL (State Office): Complete application from vitalrecords.utah.gov; include front AND back of valid photo ID (enlarged, legible copy); check or money order payable to "Vital Records"; mail to: Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah DHHS, P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
  7. Submit with valid photo ID (both front and back) and proof of qualifying relationship
  8. Pay the fee
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Completed application
  • Front AND BACK copy of valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID)
  • Proof of qualifying relationship if requesting for another person
  • Payment
Processing Time
County in-person: same day typically; state in-person: same day or next day; state mail: weeks; online: faster than mail
Online Option
Yes - secure.utah.gov/vitalrecords (State) and VitalChek
Where to Go
County or local health department (fastest in-person); Utah Vital Records, Salt Lake City; online at secure.utah.gov/vitalrecords
County-specific variations apply

Many Utah county health departments issue birth and death certificates for events in their county. Davis County (Clearfield) $25 birth/$35 death. Salt Lake County, Utah County, Weber County, Cache County, Washington County, Box Elder County, and others have local vital records offices. Very small rural Utah counties may not have local vital records issuance - use state office.

Utah Notes

Important state-specific details

  • State has birth records since 1905.
  • BOTH SIDES of photo ID required for mail applications (front and back) - common Utah-specific requirement that catches people off guard.
  • $22 state fee (effective July 1, 2025); previously $20.
  • Online: additional convenience fee ($4) applies.
  • Marriage and divorce records from 1978-2011: available statewide through state; post-2011 marriage records: county-level only through county Clerk; post-2011 divorce: county Clerk in county where filed.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics - vitalrecords.utah.gov | (801) 538-6105 | P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012 (in-person: 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City)