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DeKalb County Board of Health Birth Certificate Order Form

ACCESSING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Birth certificates are available for Georgia births from 1919 to the present. Access to a birth record is limited to:

The person named on the certificate.

A parent named on the certificate.

A grandparent of the person named on the certificate.

An adult sibling of the person named on the certificate.

An adult child of the person named on the certificate.

The spouse of the person named on the certificate.

The legal guardian of the person named on the certificate.

The legal representative of the person named on the certificate.

An individual empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person's behalf.

PROVIDING INFORMATION

You will be required to enter the following information about the person whose birth certificate you are requesting:

First name.

Last name.

Month, day and year of birth.

Mother's first name.

Mother's maiden last name.

PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION

You will be required to upload a copy of your official photo identification (ID) as a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

The following are official photo IDs:

State of Georgia driver's license.

Photo ID card issued by a government agency.

Photo ID card issued by an employer.

Photo ID card issued by a college or university.

Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).

Temporary Resident Alien Card (Form I-668 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).

Government passport issued by a country.

Military ID card issued by the U.S. Armed Forces.

Matricula card.

SWORN STATEMENT

A SWORN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED FROM ONLINE, EMAIL, MAIL AND FAX CUSTOMERS

If you are ordering a birth certificate online or by email, mail or fax, you must submit a sworn statement with the order form.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SWORN STATEMENT.

AN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUIRED

If you are ordering the birth certificate of a person other than yourself or your child, an additional document is required. See the table below.

The document must be a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

If your relationship to the person named on the certificate is . . .	You must provide . . .
A grandparent	The birth certificate of your child who is the parent of the person
A sibling (age 18 or over)	Your birth certificate showing at least one parent in common with the person
A child (age 18 or over)	Your birth certificate showing the person is your parent
The spouse	Your marriage license, a notarized letter of permission or a notarized power of attorney
The temporary or permanent legal guardian	A court order or other legal documentation proving custody
The attorney serving as a temporary or permanent legal representative	A letter on your law firm’s letterhead stating that you have been retained to serve as the person’s legal representative
The individual or agency representative empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person’s behalf	A court order or other legal documentation proving representative status

PURCHASING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Georgia law requires payment before a service can be provided.

The fee for a birth record search is $25.

If the record is found, the first copy of the certificate is free.

Additional copies can be ordered at the same time for $5 each.

A $5 handling and processing fee will be charged to this order.

Certificates are sent via the U.S. Postal Service by first class mail.

All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

*All payments will be processed through PayPal. PayPal accepts all major credit cards.*

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Do not view this form using Internet Explorer. Please use Chrome or another browser to process your online order.

ACCESSING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE 
 
Birth certificates are available for Georgia births from 1919 to the present. Access to a birth record is limited to: 
 
<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> 
 
 <li>The person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>A parent named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>A grandparent of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>An adult sibling of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>An adult child of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>The spouse of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>The legal guardian of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>The legal representative of the person named on the certificate.</li> 
 <li>An individual empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person's behalf.</li> 
 
</ul> 
 
 
 
PROVIDING INFORMATION 
 
You will be required to enter the following information about the person whose birth certificate you are requesting: 
 
<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> 
 <li>First name.</li> 
 <li>Last name.</li> 
 <li>Month, day and year of birth.</li> 
 <li>Mother's first name.</li> 
 <li>Mother's maiden last name.</li> 
 
</ul> 
 
 
 
PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION 
 
You will be required to upload a copy of your official photo identification (ID) as a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file. 
 
The following are official photo IDs: 
 
<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> 
 <li>State of Georgia driver's license.</li> 
 <li>Photo ID card issued by a government agency.</li> 
 <li>Photo ID card issued by an employer.</li> 
 <li>Photo ID card issued by a college or university.</li> 
 <li>Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).</li> 
 <li>Temporary Resident Alien Card (Form I-668 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).</li> 
 <li>Government passport issued by a country.</li> 
 <li>Military ID card issued by the U.S. Armed Forces.</li> 
 <li>Matricula card.</li> 
 
</ul> 
 
 
SWORN STATEMENT 
 
A SWORN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED FROM ONLINE, EMAIL, MAIL AND FAX CUSTOMERS 
 
 
If you are ordering a birth certificate online or by email, mail or fax, you must submit a sworn statement with the order form. 
 
 
<a href="https://dekalbhealth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dekalb-County-Vital-Records-sworn-statement.pdf">CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SWORN STATEMENT.</a> 
 
 
AN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUIRED 
 
If you are ordering the birth certificate of a person other than yourself or your child, an additional document is required. See the table below. 
 
The document must be a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

<table id="tablepress-6-no-2" class="tablepress tablepress-id-6 tablepress-responsive">
<thead>
<tr class="row-1">
	<th class="column-1">If your relationship 
to the person 
named on the certificate is . . . 
</th><th class="column-2">You must provide . . .</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody class="row-hover">
<tr class="row-2">
	<td class="column-1">A grandparent</td><td class="column-2">The birth certificate of your child who is the parent of the person</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-3">
	<td class="column-1">A sibling 
(age 18 or over) 
</td><td class="column-2">Your birth certificate showing at least one parent in common with the person</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-4">
	<td class="column-1">A child 
(age 18 or over) 
</td><td class="column-2">Your birth certificate showing the person is your parent</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-5">
	<td class="column-1">The spouse</td><td class="column-2">Your marriage license, a notarized letter of permission or a notarized power of attorney</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-6">
	<td class="column-1">The temporary or permanent legal guardian</td><td class="column-2">A court order or other legal documentation proving custody</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-7">
	<td class="column-1">The attorney serving as a temporary or permanent legal representative</td><td class="column-2">A letter on your law firm’s letterhead stating that you have been retained to serve as the person’s legal representative</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-8">
	<td class="column-1">The individual or agency representative empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person’s behalf </td><td class="column-2">A court order or other legal documentation proving representative status</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
 
PURCHASING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE 
 
 
Georgia law requires payment before a service can be provided. 
 
The fee for a birth record search is $25. 
 
 If the record is found, the first copy of the certificate is free. 
 
Additional copies can be ordered at the same time for $5 each. 
 
A $5 handling and processing fee will be charged to this order. 
 
Certificates are sent via the U.S. Postal Service by first class mail. 
 
All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. 
 
*All payments will be processed through PayPal. PayPal accepts all major credit cards.* 
 
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 
 
Do not view this form using Internet Explorer. Please use Chrome or another browser to process your online order.

Field is required!

AGREEING TO TERMS

By checking the box below, you agree to provide the required documentation and payment described above.
You confirm that the documentation you use to identify yourself is yours.
Under Georgia law, it is a felony to use someone else's identity (see O.C.G.A. 16-9-120 through 16-9-127).
You understand that there are non-refundable fees for the record search and for the processing fee.

I agree.

You must confirm before proceeding to the next step

CONFIRMING A BIRTH IN GEORGIA

Check this box to confirm that the birth certificate you are requesting is for a birth that occurred in the state of Georgia.

I confirm.

Please check to confirm that the birth occurred in the state of Georgia

CHECKING FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION

Check each of the following to confirm that you have the required information about the person named on the certificate.

You must have all the items on this checklist before proceeding

PROVIDING YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

Check the box below to confirm that you are providing a proper, legal form of identification to verify your identity.

I confirm.

You must confirm that you have identification documentation before you continue

PROVIDING YOUR INFORMATION

Please provide the following information about you, the person requesting the certificate.

Your first name

Please type your first name

Your last name

Please enter you last name

Your street address or P.O. box

Your address

Please enter in your address

City

Please enter your city

ZIP code

Please enter your zip code

Confirm shipping address

Is the above address your shipping address?

Yes

No

Please answer yes or no

Please provide your shipping address

Your shipping address or P.O. box

Your shipping address

Please enter in your shipping address

City

Please enter your city

ZIP code

Please enter your zip code

Your email address

Please enter your email address

Your phone number

Enter your phone number

Upload your official photo identification

Please upload your official photo ID here.

Upload your ID

Please upload your Photo ID. Max file size is 100 MB

UPLOADING YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

Upload a copy of your official photo identification (ID) as a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

The following are official photo IDs:

State of Georgia driver’s license.

Photo ID card issued by a government agency.

Photo ID card issued by an employer.

Photo ID card issued by a college or university.

Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).

Temporary Resident Alien Card (Form I-668 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).

Government passport issued by a country.

Military ID card issued by the U.S. Armed Forces.

Matricula card.

If you do not have an official photo ID, upload a notarized letter verifying your identity.

UPLOADING YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION 
 
Upload a copy of your official photo identification (ID) as a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file. 
 
The following are official photo IDs: 
<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> 
<li>State of Georgia driver’s license.</li> 
<li>Photo ID card issued by a government agency.</li> 
<li>Photo ID card issued by an employer.</li> 
<li>Photo ID card issued by a college or university.</li> 
<li>Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).</li> 
<li>Temporary Resident Alien Card (Form I-668 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).</li> 
<li>Government passport issued by a country.</li> 
<li>Military ID card issued by the U.S. Armed Forces.</li> 
<li>Matricula card.</li> 
</ul> 
 
 
 
If you do not have an official photo ID, upload a notarized letter verifying your identity.

Field is required!

Upload your sworn statement

Please upload your sworn statement document here.

Upload your sworn statement

Please upload your Photo ID. Max file size is 72 MB

UPLOADING AN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT, IF REQUIRED

If you are ordering the birth certificate of a person other than yourself or your child, an additional document is required. See the table below. The document must be a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

If your relationship to the person named on the certificate is . . .	You must provide . . .
A grandparent	The birth certificate of your child who is the parent of the person
A sibling (age 18 or over)	Your birth certificate showing at least one parent in common with the person
A child (age 18 or over)	Your birth certificate showing the person is your parent
The spouse	Your marriage license, a notarized letter of permission or a notarized power of attorney
The temporary or permanent legal guardian	A court order or other legal documentation proving custody
The attorney serving as a temporary or permanent legal representative	A letter on your law firm’s letterhead stating that you have been retained to serve as the person’s legal representative
The individual or agency representative empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person’s behalf	A court order or other legal documentation proving representative status

UPLOADING AN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT, IF REQUIRED 
 
If you are ordering the birth certificate of a person other than yourself or your child, an additional document is required. See the table below. The document must be a pdf, jpg, jpeg or png file.

<table id="tablepress-6-no-4" class="tablepress tablepress-id-6 tablepress-responsive">
<thead>
<tr class="row-1">
	<th class="column-1">If your relationship 
to the person 
named on the certificate is . . . 
</th><th class="column-2">You must provide . . .</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody class="row-hover">
<tr class="row-2">
	<td class="column-1">A grandparent</td><td class="column-2">The birth certificate of your child who is the parent of the person</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-3">
	<td class="column-1">A sibling 
(age 18 or over) 
</td><td class="column-2">Your birth certificate showing at least one parent in common with the person</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-4">
	<td class="column-1">A child 
(age 18 or over) 
</td><td class="column-2">Your birth certificate showing the person is your parent</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-5">
	<td class="column-1">The spouse</td><td class="column-2">Your marriage license, a notarized letter of permission or a notarized power of attorney</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-6">
	<td class="column-1">The temporary or permanent legal guardian</td><td class="column-2">A court order or other legal documentation proving custody</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-7">
	<td class="column-1">The attorney serving as a temporary or permanent legal representative</td><td class="column-2">A letter on your law firm’s letterhead stating that you have been retained to serve as the person’s legal representative</td>
</tr>
<tr class="row-8">
	<td class="column-1">The individual or agency representative empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on the person’s behalf </td><td class="column-2">A court order or other legal documentation proving representative status</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Field is required!

Upload your additional document, if required

Please upload your additional document here.

Upload your document

Please upload your additional document in JPG, JPEG, PNG,, GIF or PDF format

REQUESTING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Please provide the following information about the person named on the birth certificate.

First name

Please enter the first name for the birth certificate

Last name

Please enter the last name for the birth certificate

Date of birth

The birth must have occurred at least 4 weeks prior to today. If the birth occurred more recently, please allow at least 4 weeks from the birth date before requesting a certificate.

Select date of birth

Please enter the date of birth

Mother's first name

First name of mother

Please enter the Mother's first name

Mother's maiden last name

Maiden last name

Please enter the maiden last name of the Mother

Hospital where birth occurred (if applicable)

Please type the name of the hospital where the birth occurred

Field is required!

Father's first name

First name of father

Field is required!

Father's last name

Last name of father

Field is required!

Additional Copies

Number of additional copies needed. A record search and first copy are $25. Each additional copy is $5. The maximum copies that can be ordered is 15.

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