Kentucky Birth Certificate Application (Form VS-37) (VS-37)
Official state formForm VS-37Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form VS-37 is the application for a certified copy of a Kentucky birth certificate. It is filed with the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record
- A mother or father named on the record
- A legal representative
- Anyone with a court order
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- Identification, if the office requests it to confirm your eligibility
- The state fee by check or money order payable to Kentucky State Treasurer
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Office of Vital Statistics 275 East Main Street 1E-A Frankfort, KY 40621
- State fee
- $10 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- Up to 30 working days by mail
- Source
- Official government page