Before you apply for copies of your vital records, check to make sure that DeKalb County Vital Records offers the services you require. Not every office provides copies of birth certificate, death certificate, marriage certificate, and divorce certificates, and date ranges may be limited. Contact DeKalb County Vital Records to see what services they offer and select a different vital records office from our directory if necessary.

Each vital records office has its own fees, wait times, and processing times. Before visiting DeKalb County Vital Records, be sure to complete the correct application form and bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. To avoid standing in line for hours, try to arrive early, as soon as they open.

Some vital records offices will issue your certificate copy on the same day. Others will mail it to the address you provide on your application. However, you can use this website to check your officeРІР‚™s processing times.