How do I get a Tennessee birth certificate?
In Tennessee, the Vital Records Office of the Tennessee Department of Health maintains birth records. To order a birth certificate, you must meet the following requirements:
- • You must be the person named on the certificate or their immediate family member (mother, father, husband, wife, child, sister or brother).
- • You must provide valid identification to prove your relationship to the person named on the certificate.
- • You must provide enough information to identify the person named on the certificate, including their full name at birth, date of birth, and place of birth.
- • You must pay the required fee.
What are the steps to follow?
To order a birth certificate in Tennessee, you can use one of the following methods:
- • Online: You can order a birth certificate online through the VitalChek website. You will need to provide personal information, identification, and pay the required fee.
- • By mail: You can mail a completed application form along with a copy of your identification and payment to the Vital Records Office.
- • In-person: You can visit the Vital Records Office in Nashville and order a birth certificate in person. You will need to provide your identification and pay the required fee.
The fees for a certified copy of a birth certificate in Tennessee are $15 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Additional fees apply for rush processing and shipping.