Request a certified birth certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
Apply online through the Pennsylvania vital records website
Apply by mail using the birth certificate application form
Apply in person at a Pennsylvania Vital Records office or authorized location
Provide a valid government-issued photo ID
Provide proof of relationship or legal authority if requesting for someone else
Include the full name on the birth record
Include the date and place of birth
Include the parents’ names if required
Pay the required fee
Wait for processing and delivery of the certificate