The following people may apply for and receive a certified copy of a birth certificate in Arizona:

• Parents of the registrant
• Spouse of the registrant
• Grandparent of the registrant
• Adult child of the registrant
• Adult sibling of the registrant
• Legal guardian of the registrant
• Attorney for the registrant
• Adoption agencies and private attorneys
• Court appointed persons or agencies empowered by statute or acting on registrant�s behalf
• Genealogist that establishes a credible relationship to the registrant

Only people 18 years old or older may order and obtain a certified copy of an Arizona birth certificate. Eligible applicants must provide documentation that proves their eligibility to apply for and receive the certified copy of the birth certificate. In addition, they must fill out and sign the appropriate forms, provide valid government issued ID or a notarized signature on the application and submit the appropriate fees.

How to Apply

To apply by mail, download and fill out the form found here: http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/images/birthapp1_small_add.pdf

Enclose a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID. Make sure it�s clear and enlarged. If you don�t have an appropriate ID you must submit a notarized signature.

Enclose payment in the form of a traveler�s check, money order or cashier�s check payable to Office of Vital Records. If you�d like to pay by Mastercard or Visa, write the full credit card number, expiration date and your name exactly as it appears on the credit card on your application and sign it.

Mail to:

Office of Vital Records

P.O. Box 3887

Phoenix, AZ 85030

To apply in person, you must still fill out a written request that contains the following information:

• The registrant�s full name.
• Date of birth.
• Place of birth. 
• The registrant's mother's full maiden name. 
• The registrant's father's full name.
• Your relationship to the registrant, and why you are requesting a copy. 
• Your signature and telephone number.
• Proof of your relationship, such as a birth certificate.  
• If you are applying for your spouse's birth certificate, you must provide written notarized permission from your spouse as well as a copy of your spouse's valid government issued picture identification. A copy of a marriage license/certificate is not acceptable as sole evidence.

You can go to the Office of Vital Records in Phoenix between 8:00 and 4:00 PM and apply in person. Same day service is available on births that occurred between 1990 and the present. All others will be mailed.

For expedited service, you can also fax your information to 866-346-1904 along with your credit card information and all necessary documentation. In addition, print your return address and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. You address must be a physical address because faxed orders are sent via FedEx and FedEx will not deliver to a P.O. Box. Using the fax to order your copies will incur an expedited service fee and FedEx fees.

Fees

Certified copy of birth certificate - Birth dates from 1990 to present cost $10 per copy. All others cost $15 per copy.

Expedited fee - $6.50 per transaction

Arizona: ~ http://az.gov/webapp/portal/displaycontent.jsp?id=1549

For all Arizona birth certificates ~ http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/birth_index.htm

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