Alabama vital records · Birth Certificate

Alabama Birth Certificate

How to get a certified Alabama birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.

$15.00
Birth Certificate fee
7–10 days
Processing time
67
Offices issuing
66
Counties

How to get an Alabama birth certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Alabama office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 67 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form (HS14) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625.

Alabama birth certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$6
Rush fee
$15
Processing time
7-10 days
Rush processing
N/A
Public after
125 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Legal Representative
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name at Birth
  • Hospital of Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Boating License
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • College ID
  • Ex-Felon ID
  • Inmate ID
  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Pilot's License
  • State Driver's License
  • State Non-Driver ID
  • State Voter Identification Card
  • Tribal ID
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Employment Authorization Card
  • US Military ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • Autism Spectrum Card
  • Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
  • Expired Government Issued ID
  • Fishing License
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Hunting License
  • Immunization Card
  • Military Discharge
  • Property Tax Bill
  • Recent DMV Receipt for Fines Paid
  • Social Security Correspondence
  • US Selective Service Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Work ID

Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics (ADPH-CHS)

Address
Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics The RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1150 Montgomery, AL 36104
Mailing
Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625
Phone
(334) 206-5418
Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday

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Where to get a birth certificate in Alabama: county offices

67 offices in 66 Alabama counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $15.00.

OfficeFee
Autauga County Health Department
219 North Court Street, Prattville · Health Departments
$15.00
Baldwin County Health Department Environmental and Vital Statistics
22251 Palmer Street, Robertsdale · Health Departments
$15.00
Barbour County Health Department
634 School Street, Eufaula · Health Departments
$15.00
Bibb County Health Department
281 Alexander Avenue, Centreville · Health Departments
$15.00
Blount County Health Department
1001 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta · Health Departments
$15.00
Bullock County Health Department
674 Hicks Industrial Boulevard, Union Springs · Health Departments
$15.00
Butler County Health Department
350 Airport Road, Greenville · Health Departments
$15.00
Calhoun County Health Department
3400 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston · Health Departments
$15.00
Chambers County Health Department
5 North Medical Park Drive, Valley · Health Departments
$15.00
Cherokee County Health Department
833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre · Health Departments
$15.00
Chilton County Health Department
301 Health Center Drive, Clanton · Health Departments
$15.00
Choctaw County Health Department
1001 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler · Health Departments
$15.00
Clarke County Health Department
22600 Highway 84 East, Grove Hill · Health Departments
$15.00
Clay County Health Department
86892 Highway 9, Lineville · Health Departments
$15.00
Cleburne County Health Department
90 Brockford Road, Heflin · Health Departments
$15.00
Coffee County Health Department
2841 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise · Health Departments
$15.00
Colbert County Health Department
1000 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield · Health Departments
$15.00
Conecuh County Health Department
102 Wild Avenue, Evergreen · Health Departments
$15.00
Coosa County Health Department
9518-B U.S. Highway 231, Rockford · Health Departments
$15.00
Covington County Health Department
23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia · Health Departments
$15.00
Crenshaw County Health Department
15 Hospital Drive, Luverne · Health Departments
$15.00
Cullman County Health Department
601 Logan Avenue, S.W., Cullman · Health Departments
$15.00
Dale County Health Department
532 W. Roy Parker Road, Ozark · Health Departments
$15.00
Dallas County Health Department
100 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma · Health Departments
$15.00
DeKalb County Health Department
2401 Calvin Drive, Southwest, Fort Payne · Health Departments
$15.00
Elmore County Health Department
6501 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka · Health Departments
$15.00
Escambia County Health Department
1115 Azalea Place, Brewton · Health Departments
$15.00
Etowah County Health Department
709 East Broad Street, Gadsden · Health Departments
$15.00
Fayette County Health Department
215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette · Health Departments
$15.00
Franklin County Health Department
801 Highway 48, Russellville · Health Departments
$15.00
Geneva County Health Department
300 County Road 41, Hartford · Health Departments
$15.00
Greene County Health Department
412 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw · Health Departments
$15.00
Hale County Health Department
670 Hall Street, Greensboro · Health Departments
$15.00
Henry County Health Department
500 Kirkland Street, Abbeville · Health Departments
$15.00
Houston County Health Department
1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan · Health Departments
$15.00
Jackson County Health Department
204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro · Health Departments
$15.00
Jefferson County Department of Health
1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham · Health Departments
$15.00
Lamar County Health Department
300 Springfield Road, Vernon · Health Departments
$15.00
Lauderdale County Health Department
4112 Chisholm Road, Florence · Health Departments
$15.00
Lawrence County Health Department
13299 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton · Health Departments
$15.00
Lee County Health Department
1801 Corporate Drive, Opelika · Health Departments
$15.00
Limestone County Health Department
20371 Clyde Mabry Drive, Athens · Health Departments
$15.00
Lowndes County Health Department
507 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville · Health Departments
$15.00
Macon County Health Department
812 Hospital Road, Tuskegee · Health Departments
$15.00
Madison County Health Department
301 Max Luther Drive NW, Huntsville · Health Departments
$15.00
Marengo County Health Department
303 Industrial Drive, Linden · Health Departments
$15.00
Marion County Health Department
2448 Military Street South, Hamilton · Health Departments
$15.00
Marshall County Health Department
150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville · Health Departments
$15.00
Keeler Memorial Building, Main Health Center
251 North Bayou St, Mobile · Health Departments
$15.00
Monroe County Health Department
416 Agriculture Drive, Monroeville · Health Departments
$15.00
Montgomery County Health Department
3060 Mobile Highway, Montgomery · Health Departments
$15.00
Morgan County Health Department
3821 Hwy. 31 South, Decatur · Health Departments
$15.00
Perry County Health Department
1748 South Washington St., Marion · Health Departments
$15.00
Pickens County Health Department
80 William E. Hill Drive, Carrollton · Health Departments
$15.00
Pike County Health Department/Environmental Services
900 South Franklin Drive, Troy · Health Departments
$15.00
Randolph County Health Department
320 Main Street, Roanoke · Health Departments
$15.00
Russell County Health Department
1850 Crawford Road, Phenix · Health Departments
$15.00
Shelby County Health Department
2000 County Services Drive, Pelham · Health Departments
$15.00
St. Clair County Health Department
1175 23rd Street North, Pell · Health Departments
$15.00
Sumter County Health Department
1121 North Washington Street, Livingston · Health Departments
$15.00

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Alabama birth certificate FAQs

How much does an Alabama birth certificate cost?

A certified Alabama birth certificate costs $15.00 ($15), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $6.

How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Alabama?

Standard processing is 7-10 days. Expedited service: N/A ($15). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a birth certificate in Alabama?

67 Alabama offices across 66 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics), or order online.

Who can request an Alabama birth certificate?

Alabama issues certified copies to: Children, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 125 years.

What ID do I need for an Alabama birth certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Boating License, Certificate of Citizenship, College ID, Ex-Felon ID, Inmate ID, Out-of-State Driver's License, Passport, Pilot's License, State Driver's License, State Non-Driver ID, State Voter Identification Card, Tribal ID, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Citizenship ID, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Autism Spectrum Card, Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID, Expired Government Issued ID, Fishing License, Health Insurance Card, Hunting License, Immunization Card, Military Discharge, Property Tax Bill, Recent DMV Receipt for Fines Paid, Social Security Correspondence, US Selective Service Card, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card, Work ID.

Can I order an Alabama birth certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Alabama birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Alabama Public Records Act (APRA). Fees and processing times are set by Alabama and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.