Contact the vital records office in the state, county, or country where the birth occurred
Request a certified copy of the birth certificate
Provide required identification and proof of relationship if needed
Complete the application form
Pay the required fee
Submit the request by mail, online, in person, or by phone if allowed
If the record is sealed, follow the legal process required to access it
If the birth occurred outside your current country, contact the appropriate foreign civil registry or embassy
If you need the original hospital record, contact the hospital where the birth took place
If the original record is unavailable, request a replacement or amended record from the issuing authority