ByHow to Get a Utah Birth Certificate
Birth certificates are the foundation of your identity as a US citizen. So it's no surprise that getting a copy is a bit of a hassle, right? You need one for a driver's license, school registration, passport application—in other words, to live as a citizen in Utah and the USA.
Read on to learn how you can get a replacement copy.
Are There Different Types of Birth Certificates in Utah?
Each county health department and the state office in Salt Lake City have access to all the birth certificates registered in the state since 1905.
Many new parents don't know that the state of Utah does not give you a copy of your newborn's birth certificate. You'll have to request one.
Some states have different types of , but in Utah, all copies are certified and suitable for any purpose. The only difference is that a book copy has all the parent, hospital, and doctor detailed information on it and is usually reserved for genealogical research. You can use a book copy just like you would the standard printed certificate.
Birth Certificate Replacement Copy Costs in Utah
| City/County/State Office | Contact Address and Phone Number | Birth Certificate Processing Fee |
| Utah Department Of Health | Office Of Vital Records And Statistics
P.O. Box 141012 -- 288 N 1460 W Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012 Phone: 866-632-2602 Fax: 866-760-1898 | First copy: $22.00
Additional copies: $10.00 |
| Salt Lake County Health Department | South Redwood Public Health Center
7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088 Phone: 385-468-4230 Fax: 385-468-4248 | First copy: $22.00
Additional copy: $10.00 |
| Southwest Utah Public Health Department | 620 S. 400 E.
Suite 400 St. George, UT 84770 Phone: 435-986-2542 Fax: 435-628-6713 | First copy: $22.00
Additional copies: $10.00 |
| Utah County Health Department | 151 South University Ave
Suite 1100 Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 888-774-4463 Fax: 888-985-6478 | First copy: $22.00
Additional copies: $10.00 |
| Wasatch County Health Department | 55 South 500 East
Heber City, UT 84032 Phone: 435-657-3307 Fax: 435-654-2705 | Birth Certificate
First copy: $22.00 Additional copies: $10.00 Birth Non-digitized First copy: $35.00 Additional copies: $10.00 |
| Weber-Morgan Health Department | 477 23rd St
Ogden, UT 54401 Phone: 801-399-7134 Fax: 801-399-7135 | First copy: $22.00
Additional copies: $10.00 |
If you are researching genealogy, you will request the book copy since that search goes back as far as has kept records, while the standard copy only searches back to 1905.
Who Can Get a Copy?
guardians can apply with the proper court documents that are stamped or certified. representatives (attorney, genealogist, or other designated agent of the registrant) can request the document with an accompanying letter—on letterhead—defining your reason for the request. Be prepared to supply court documentation for the request.
How Long Does It Take?
If you take time off to go in person, you will get the copy that day. Otherwise, plan for 2-4 weeks, depending on whether you sent the request by mail or not. An online request will get processed before a letter. The state will send the request for processing the next business day after confirming the information is complete. They ask that you wait a couple of weeks before you call to check the status.
You can submit the request three ways.
- In-person, at the county health department
- By mail
- By telephone or online
What Documents Does Utah Require for a Replacement Birth Certificate?
The state requires two forms of identification to process a request. One is primary, and two is secondary.
Almost any government-issued photo ID will do. These are the most common acceptable forms.
- Driver's license
- Military ID
- Government work ID
- Valid Passport
- Tribal ID card
- Pilot's license
- Certificate of Citizenship
Secondary forms of ID--you need two of these.
- Work Identification/Paycheck/W-2
- School or college ID card
- Government-issued registration card: voter, social security, motor vehicle, selective service, Medicare
- Utility bill
You can click here for a complete list. It's also on the back of the application form.
How to Request a Copy
Download this application form from the Utah Department of Health and complete all the information. Here's what you need to know.
- Subject's full and formal name
- Both parents full and formal names, with correct spelling
- Date and hospital or other location
- Your relationship to the subject, with the appropriate confirmation documents
- Check, credit card number, or money order.
DoNotPay Makes Getting a Replacement Birth Certificate Hassle-Free
So this is not exactly rocket science, right? It is time-consuming, and if handwriting or typing isn't your strong suit, it also can be frustrating. If you're looking for a book copy for genealogy, it's critical that you dot i's and cross t's to ensure that everything matches up to an old handwritten document. So don't worry about when you'll have time to go to the health department or make sure your printer still works. Let DoNotPay take the information and submit the request, so it's smooth sailing for you.
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- Go to the Birth Certificates product on DoNotPay.
- Select who the certificate is for (you or a loved one). If you are requesting a copy of someone else's certificate, enter their personal details, and upload evidence that proves your relationship.
- Enter the location you or your loved one was born in, so we can complete the form specific to your state.
- Enter the name(s) of the parent(s) as displayed on the certificate.
- Indicate what you will be using this certificate for, and choose whether you need an authorized or certified copy.
- Enter your contact information and shipping address. Upload copies of your government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.
- Choose whether you would like to electronically sign this form or not. Once we generate the form, verify that all of the information is correct. If you need the document to be notarized, schedule a notarization appointment using our Notary product. Otherwise, proceed to our Mail Checks product and let DoNotPay mail in your request form with a check on your behalf.
- Go to the Birth Certificates product on DoNotPay.
DoNotPay will fill out the form for you, attach the proper documentation (and let you know if something is missing or incorrect), and pay the fees on your behalf. You'll have peace of mind knowing that the paperwork is done correctly and the request almost immediately transmitted to the Department of Health in Salt Lake—there's no "I'll get to it tomorrow" at DoNotPay. There aren't any inconvenient business hours either. You can submit the request when you have the time.
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