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Pennsylvania Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Pennsylvania — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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Pennsylvania · 134 offices

134
Offices listed
72
Counties covered
$20.00
Birth cert. fee
2–3 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$20 · 2 weeks

Death Certificate

$20 · 3 weeks

Marriage Certificate

County-dependent · County-dependent

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries - Division of Vital Records (PaDOH-BHSR-DVR)

Address
They have several offices: • Erie  1910 West 26th Street Erie, PA 16508  • Harrisburg  Forum Place, 1st Floor 555 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 • New Castle 105 Nesbitt Road New Castle, PA 16105 • Philadelphia (Office hours are 9AM-12PM only. Customers may drop off applications and pick up certificates for completed orders previously placed.) 110 N. 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 • Pittsburgh 411 Seventh Avenue, Room 360 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Scranton Scranton State Office Building, Room 112100 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton PA 18503
Mailing
Department of Health Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries Division of Vital Records P.O. Box 1528 New Castle, PA 16103
Phone
(724) 656-3100
Hours
8:00AM - 4:00PM, Same day services are available in most offices for applications received by 2:30 PM

Pennsylvania Birth Certificate

Fee
$20
Additional copy
$20
Rush fee
NA - they have partnered with vitalchek to create an online platform, but according to their https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Processing-Times.aspx, the processing time is the same for mail-ins
Processing time
2 weeks
Rush processing
NA - they have partnered with vitalchek to create an online platform, but according to their https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Processing-Times.aspx, the processing time is the same for mail-ins
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Authorized Agent
  • Children
  • Government Agency
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Great Grandchildren
  • Great Grandparents
  • Half-Siblings
  • Legal Representative
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Power of Attorney
  • Siblings
  • Spouse
  • Step Children
  • Step-Parents

Required information

  • Current Age
  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Father's Name at Birth
  • Full Name at Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Inmate ID
  • State ID
  • Valid Government ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • College ID
  • Pay Stub
  • Rental Agreement
  • Social Security Statement
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • W-2 Form
Application form (H105.102) ↗

Pennsylvania Death Certificate

Fee
$20
Additional copy
$20
Rush fee
NA - they have partnered with vitalchek to create an online platform, but according to their https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Processing-Times.aspx, the processing time is the same for mail-ins
Processing time
3 weeks
Rush processing
NA - they have partnered with vitalchek to create an online platform, but according to their https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Processing-Times.aspx, the processing time is the same for mail-ins
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Children
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Government Officials
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Great Grandchildren
  • Great Grandparents
  • Half-Siblings
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person of Interest
  • Parents
  • Power of Attorney
  • Siblings
  • Spouse
  • Step Children
  • Step-Parents

Required information

  • Age at Death
  • Date of Birth
  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Father's Name at Birth
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Funeral Home Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • SSN
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Inmate ID
  • State ID
  • Valid Government ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • College ID
  • Pay Stub
  • Rental Agreement
  • Social Security Statement
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • W-2 Form
Application form (HD02080F) ↗

Pennsylvania Marriage Certificate

Fee
County-dependent
Additional copy
County-dependent
Rush fee
County-dependent
Processing time
County-dependent
Rush processing
County-dependent
Public after
Not Restricted

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Notaries
Phone
(717) 787-5280
Mailing
Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Notaries, Commissions & Legislation Apostilles & Certifications North Office Building, Room 201 Harrisburg, PA 17120-0029
Walk-in
401 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except State holidays)
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
1. Original document(s) 2. Include a cover letter or you may use our https://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Certifications_Apostilles/Documents/apostilles%20and%20authentication.pdf. Identify the country where the documents will be used, as well as the requestor's name, contact phone, email, and full mailing address. 3. Enclose a personal check, money order, or cashier's check made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" in the amount of $15 per document (not per page).  Checks and money orders must be issued by a U.S. institution or, if issued by a foreign bank, must be in U.S. dollars and contain a routing number.  Cash cannot be accepted by mail or drop-box. 4. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your documents.  If you wish the order to be returned by a courier service, you must enclose a prepaid air bill with your order.

Pennsylvania vital records FAQs

How much does a Pennsylvania birth certificate cost?

The fee is $20.

How long does a Pennsylvania birth certificate take?

2 weeks

How much does a Pennsylvania death certificate cost?

The fee is $20.

How long does a Pennsylvania death certificate take?

3 weeks

How much does a Pennsylvania marriage certificate cost?

The fee is County-dependent.

How long does a Pennsylvania marriage certificate take?

County-dependent

Where do I get a birth certificate in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 134 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Pennsylvania birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Right-to-Know Law (RTKL). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.