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Rutherford County, Tennessee Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Rutherford County, Tennessee: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Tennessee
- State
- $15.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 3–4 days
- Avg. processing
How to get a Rutherford County birth certificate
Rutherford County birth and death records are issued under Tennessee state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Rutherford County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Tennessee state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15
- Processing
- 4 weeks
- Who can request
- Children, Parents, Person on Record, Spouse
- ID required
- Alien Registration Receipt, Certificate of Citizenship, Driver's License, Passport
Offices in Rutherford County
Cities in Rutherford County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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