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Order Georgia Birth Certificate
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Order your government-issued Georgia birth certificate from home.
Start your application now.
Order Georgia Birth Certificate
Trusted by +1.5 million customers
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Learn how to order Georgia Birth Certificates from the DPH-SOVR. The current processing time is 8 to 10 weeks. The state fee is $25.00, with additional copies costing $5.00 for additional copies each. Rush processing is not available at this time. Authorized individuals who can order include the person on record, certain family members, legal representatives, and other third parties with a court order.
You can order your Georgia birth certificate online now through VRO. Alternatively, you can order in person or by mail from the Georgia DPH-SOVR. Before proceeding, please confirm and review the costs, eligibility, requirements, and current processing times.
Ordering Georgia birth records online is quick and effortless and involves two simple steps:
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required documents
Applicants must provide proof of their identity to the Georgia Department of Public Health when requesting certified copies of birth records. The table below displays the information and documents required to order a birth certificate in Georgia:
Primary ID Requirements Options |
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GA Driver’s License/GA State ID (expired less than 1 year) |
The Georgia Department of Health does not offer a list of accepted alternative forms of identification, so you must show a valid ID from the table above to request a birth certificate.
If you don't have a valid ID, you can have an authorized third party, such as your parent or adult child, apply on your behalf.
Cost & fees
The costs and fees associated with replacing a birth certificate in Georgia vary based on the method of application submission (in person, by mail, or online). The DPH-SOVR charges a $25.00 fee for a certified copy and $5.00 for each additional copy when requested during the same order. VRO's online application assistant starts at $29.00. Expedited shipping is available for $10.00. Account for an additional fee for a notary if required.
State Fee |
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$25.00 |
Rush Processing |
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$10.00 |
Additional Copy |
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1 x $5.00 |
Processing time
Processing and replacement times for Georgia birth certificates may vary. The DPH-SOVR's current processing times for birth certificates is 8 to 10 weeks. Refer to the chart below for the current delivery and processing timelines.
Processing Time |
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8 to 10 weeks |
Rush Processing Time |
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Not offered |
Authorization
The certificate holder can obtain a certified copy of their birth records. Request a certificate on someone else's behalf. You should verify that you are an eligible applicant, as only certain third parties are authorized to request birth certificates in Georgia. Additional documentation is typically required. Some third-party applicants, such as spouses and legal representatives, must obtain notarized statements when applying for a birth certificate.
A notarized application may be required when a third party not blood-related to the record holder is requesting a birth certificate (including spouses and legal representatives).
Tracking
When you place an order with VRO, you can track the status of your application online while it is being handled. VRO verifies your documents before forwarding them to the Georgia Department of Public Health—State Office of Vital Records for further processing. Additionally, you can request mail tracking through VRO to monitor your application's journey to the health department for extra verification.
If you are mailing your application manually, it is recommended that you send it using first-class mail with tracking information to ensure it arrives at DPH-SOVR.
Note that DPH-SOVR does not provide tracking for the delivery of your vital records certificates to your address. Once the records leave the state office, the state is not responsible for lost or misdirected certificates.
frequently asked questions
Individuals born on an overseas military base are not considered to have been born in Georgia; therefore, there is no birth certificate on record in Georgia. If you were born overseas on a US military base and your parents were US citizens, your birth should be recorded with the US Department of State. You must contact the US Department of State to request a copy of your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA or form FS-240).
Note that this is not a birth certificate; it is evidence of US citizenship for individuals born abroad to US citizen parents who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This document is equivalent to having a US birth certificate. This document is recognized in the US as proof of birth and citizenship and can be used to obtain a passport and apply for social services. If you need additional copies of this document, you can contact the hospital where the birth occurred to request a copy of the birth certificate or order them from the Department of State. Learn more about CRBA for more information.
A birth certificate is an official record of a person's birth and is widely acknowledged and accepted by public and private organizations. It provides essential details such as the individual's legal name, place of birth, parents' names, and date of birth. Birth certificates are crucial in proving one's identity and citizenship. They are also often required for familial, legal, and administrative purposes.
Birth certificates are often useful or required for:
Applying for a driver's license
Applying for a new passport
Issuing or obtaining a Social Security Card
Applying for Social Security benefits
Claiming pension or insurance benefits
Genealogy research
Claiming family inheritance
Applying for a new job
Enrolling in school
Enlisting in military
Obtaining a marriage license
An officially certified birth certificate will have distinct features to indicate the DPH-SOVR issues it. The appearance of an official birth certificate may differ depending on the year it was issued. It will often include key information to verify a person's identity and the legitimacy of their citizenship at birth. A long-form (official) birth certificate is used legally, whereas a short-form (informational) copy is usually not. The DPH-SOVR defines specific guidelines for counties that may use unique colors and layouts. In all cases, official birth certificates will generally display features such as:
• Full Name of the Person: The full legal name of the person whose birth is being recorded.
• Date of Birth: The exact date of birth of the individual.
• Place of Birth: The city, county, and state where the birth took place.
• Parents’ Names: The full names of both parents, including the mother’s maiden name.
• State Seal: A raised, embossed, or printed multicolor or black and white seal of the issuing authority, which validates the document.
• Signature of State Registrar: The signature of the state registrar or authorized official responsible for issuing the certificate.
• Date of Issuance: The date when the state officially issued the birth certificate.
• Printed on Security Paper: Printed on specialized paper to prevent counterfeiting.
In some instances, a certified birth certificate may also include:
• Name of the Hospital where the birth was recorded.
• Name of the Physician who attended the labor.
If you lose your birth certificate:
1.Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You must complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DPH-SOVR.
a. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to the DPH-SOVR office during hours of availability.
b. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DPH-SOVR at:
Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30349
c. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. DPH-SOVR will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.
Individuals can follow a simple procedure provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health—State Office of Vital Records (DPH-SOVR) to correct or amend birth certificates. The process and forms required vary depending on the information needing correction.
Typically, requests to correct or amend vital records will require the following:
An apostille is necessary when a birth certificate is submitted to a foreign government. You can obtain an apostille to certify that birth certificates were initially filed with the DPH-SOVR. You can secure apostilles for Georgia birth certificates digitally via VRO or manually through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.
If you are manually submitting your certificate, you will need to provide the following information: