Get Your Certified Utah Birth Certificate

If you were born overseas on a U.S. military base, your birth would have been recorded with the U.S. Department of State rather than the state of Utah. You can request a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) or form FS-240 from the U.S. Department of State. The CRBA is the equivalent of a U.S. birth certificate and serves as evidence of U.S. citizenship. The CRBA can be used for legal purposes such as applying for a passport or accessing social services.

For original copies of your birth certificate, contact the hospital in the country where the birth took place.

Certified copies of your Utah birth certificate are critical for many of life's milestones. A birth certificate establishes legal proof of your identity and citizenship, with important information such as your legal name, place and date of birth, and parent's names. Certified birth certificates can be required for various legal proceedings, family matters, school enrollment, employment, and travel.

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

You may also need to order a Utah death certificate through our secure online service.

Official birth certificates issued by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) have unique features to ensure their authenticity. The appearance of these certificates can vary depending on the year of issue. Still, they all adhere to state guidelines that stipulate standard features such as the state seal, the individual's name, the registrar's signature, and the use of secure paper. These certificates contain essential information about the individual's identity and citizenship. Note that official (long-form) birth certificates are specifically intended for legal purposes and differ from informational (short-form) copies, which are typically used for personal or commemorative reasons.

• 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.

For a complete overview of birth certificate types, costs, and requirements across all states, visit our birth certificate guide.

If you lose your birth certificate:

1. Apply 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 Utah Department of Health (UDOH).
   a. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department during hours of operation.
   b. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the UDOH at:
   Vital Records
   PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012
   c. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. The UDOH will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

An affidavit or court order is required to amend a Utah birth certificate. The process and requirements may vary based on the specific changes needed. When an amendment is made, the record status changes from "registered" to "amended," and an Amendment History is added as a second page.

Typically, amendments to Utah birth certificates will require:

1. A completed amendment application:
   a. Affidavit to Amend a Record form to be signed by two qualifying witnesses (parents or immediate family members) OR
   b. Amendment of a Record by Court Order signed by record holder (if over 18 years) or parent, guardian, or lawyer (if under age).
2. Supporting documentation: Submit evidence that directly supports the asserted facts. The evidence must accompany the affidavit.
3. Appropriate fee(s): Amendment fees vary by application form. A copy of the amended birth certificate is $22.00, and $10.00 for each additional copy requested during the same order.

To obtain an apostille for a Utah birth certificate, you can order it directly through the Lt. Governor’s office or use VRO’s Express Apostille Service for online orders. The apostilles are issued by the Utah Secretary of State and are typically required when submitting a birth certificate to a foreign government as part of the 1961 Hague Convention.

To manually obtain an apostille for a Utah birth certificate, complete the following steps:

1. Obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH).
2. Complete the Apostille Request Form available on the Utah Lt. Governor's office website.
3. Gather the required documents, including the certified birth certificate and the completed Apostille Request Form. Provide a prepaid envelope for mail tracking and international shipping options.
4. Prepare the appropriate fee for the apostille service. For standard (3-5 day) processing, the cost is $20 per document. One-day processing is available for $55.00 per document, and 2-hour processing is available for $95.00 per document. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the State of Utah. Note that same-day processing must include a FedEx prepaid envelope.
5. Mail or deliver the documents to the Utah Secretary of State's office at the following addresses:

Physical Address: (appointment only); Or for UPS, FedEx Delivery:

For USPS:

A long-form birth certificate (also called the "full" or "certified" copy) is a complete reproduction of the original Utah birth record. It includes your full legal name, date and place of birth, parents' names, birthplaces, and occupations, the attending physician or midwife, and the file date and registration number. This is the version you'll need for passports, REAL ID, Social Security, adoption, immigration, dual citizenship, and most legal purposes.

A short-form birth certificate (sometimes called a "certification" or "abstract") is a condensed version that shows only your name, date of birth, place of birth, and sex. It does not include parents' information. The short form is accepted for many everyday purposes, like enrolling in school, applying for a driver's license, or joining sports leagues, but it is not always accepted for federal documents or international travel.

When you order a Utah birth certificate through VitalRecordsOnline, you receive the long-form version by default, since it is the most widely accepted. If you're unsure which version you need, check with the agency requesting the document.

Not sure which you need? Order your Utah birth certificate and get the right version.

Processing times for a Utah birth certificate depend on how you order and which delivery speed you choose. Standard government processing through the Utah vital records office generally takes 4 to 12 weeks by mail. In-person requests at the state office or authorized county location are often completed the same day or within a few business days.

When you order online through VitalRecordsOnline, we review your application within 24 hours to catch errors before submission, then forward it to the issuing authority. Most customers receive their certified Utah birth certificate in 2 to 3 weeks with standard shipping. Expedited processing and rush shipping options are available at checkout for urgent needs like passport applications or upcoming travel.

If the issuing office returns your request because of missing information, our team contacts you immediately so the correction can be made without starting over. You can track your order status at any time through your account.

Don't wait — start your Utah birth certificate order today for faster processing.

Salt Lake City residents can order a Utah birth certificate through several convenient options. The fastest method is ordering online through VitalRecordsOnline, where we handle the paperwork and deliver your certified copy by mail.

You can also visit the Utah Department of Health vital records office in Salt Lake City at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. In-person requests are typically processed the same day during business hours. Alternatively, you can submit a request by mail to the UDOH.

You may also need to order a Utah death certificate or Utah marriage certificate through our secure online service.

Same-day Utah birth certificates are available for in-person requests at the Utah Department of Health vital records office in Salt Lake City. Walk-in visitors can typically receive their certified copy within a few hours during regular business hours.

For those who cannot visit in person, ordering online through VitalRecordsOnline is the next fastest option. We review your application within 24 hours and most orders arrive within 2 to 3 weeks, with expedited shipping available at checkout.

Looking for a different document? Order a Utah marriage certificate through our secure online service.

Provo residents can obtain a Utah birth certificate by ordering online through VitalRecordsOnline, visiting the Utah County Health Department, or submitting a mail request to the Utah Department of Health in Salt Lake City.

The Utah County Health Department office serves the Provo and Orem area. For the quickest turnaround, online ordering through VRO lets you complete the process from home with delivery by mail.

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