Request a certified birth certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
Apply online through the Pennsylvania vital records ordering system
Apply by mail using the birth certificate application form
Apply in person at a Vital Records office or authorized location
Provide a completed application
Provide a valid government-issued photo ID
Provide proof of relationship or legal authority if requesting someone else’s record
Include the required fee
Submit the request for a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Pennsylvania
Wait for processing and delivery by mail or pickup, depending on the application method