Visit your state, county, or country vital records website
Search for the official birth certificate request page
Check whether online ordering is available
Create an account if required
Fill in the birth certificate application form
Enter the full name on the birth record
Enter the date and place of birth
Enter the parents’ names if requested
Upload any required identification documents
Pay the required fee online
Submit the request
Track the order status through the website
Download the certificate if a digital copy is provided
Wait for mail delivery if only a paper copy is available
Use only official government websites
Verify eligibility rules before applying
Contact the vital records office if the record is not found