State vital records · TDH - Office of Vital Records
Tennessee Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Tennessee — in one place.
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At a glance
Tennessee Department of Health - Office of Vital Records (TDH - Office of Vital Records)
- Address
- Tennessee Vital Records 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
- Mailing
- Tennessee Vital Records 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
- Phone
- (615) 741-1763
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Tennessee Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Children
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Hospital of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Temporary Resident Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Citizenship ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- Application Page of Insurance Policy
- Bank Statement
- Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
- Deposit Slip
- Health Care Coverage Card
- Medical Record
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
Tennessee Death Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Children
- Parents
- Spouse
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Address
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Temporary Resident Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Citizenship ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- Application Page of Insurance Policy
- Bank Statement
- Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
- Deposit Slip
- Health Care Coverage Card
- Medical Record
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
Tennessee Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA (only in-person requests are expedited)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Children
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Place where License Was Issued
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Temporary Resident Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Citizenship ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- Application Page of Insurance Policy
- Bank Statement
- Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
- Deposit Slip
- Health Care Coverage Card
- Medical Record
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
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Most Tennessee birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
- Shelby County birth certificate2
- Davidson County birth certificate1
- Knox County birth certificate1
- Hamilton County birth certificate1
- Rutherford County birth certificate2
- Williamson County birth certificate2
- Montgomery County birth certificate2
- Sumner County birth certificate2
- Wilson County birth certificate2
- Sullivan County birth certificate2
- Blount County birth certificate2
- Washington County birth certificate2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (615) 741-0536
- Mailing
- Office of Authentications Tennessee Secretary of State Business Services Division ATTN: ATS Section 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave – 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37243
- Walk-in
- 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave – 3rd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.
- Details
- Document you want to authenticate Completed Apostille or Authentication Request Form (ss-4504) Documents with a signature of the Tennessee State Registrar (such as birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates) or the Tennessee Secretary of State can be submitted for an Apostille or an Authentication without being notarized.
Public records: Tennessee Public Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.