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
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Alabama office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 67 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
Skip the trip. Order an Alabama birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗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.
- Baldwin County 1
- Barbour County 1
- Bibb County 1
- Blount County 1
- Bullock County 1
- Butler County 1
- Calhoun County 1
- Chambers County 1
- Cherokee County 1
- Chilton County 1
- Choctaw County 1
- Clarke County 1
- Clay County 1
- Cleburne County 1
- Coffee County 1
- Colbert County 1
- Conecuh County 1
- Coosa County 1
- Covington County 1
- Crenshaw County 1
- Cullman County 1
- Dale County 1
- Dallas County 1
- DeKalb County 1
- Elmore County 1
- Escambia County 1
- Etowah County 1
- Fayette County 1
- Franklin County 1
- Geneva County 1
- Greene County 1
- Hale County 1
- Henry County 1
- Houston County 1
- Jackson County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Lamar County 1
- Lauderdale County 1
- Lawrence County 1
- Lee County 1
- Limestone County 1
- Lowndes County 1
- Macon County 1
- Madison County 1
- Marengo County 1
- Marion County 1
- Marshall County 1
- Mobile County 1
- Monroe County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Morgan County 1
- Perry County 1
- Pickens County 1
- Pike County 1
- Randolph County 1
- Russell County 1
- Shelby County 1
- St. Clair County 1
- Sumter County 1
- Talladega County 1
- Tallapoosa County 1
- Tuscaloosa County 1
- Walker County 1
- Washington County 1
- Wilcox County 1
- Winston County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County Health Department 219 North Court Street, Prattville · Health Departments | Autauga | (334) 361-3743 | $15.00 |
| Baldwin County Health Department
Environmental and Vital Statistics 22251 Palmer Street, Robertsdale · Health Departments | Baldwin | (251) 947-3618 | $15.00 |
| Barbour County Health Department 634 School Street, Eufaula · Health Departments | Barbour | (334) 687-4808 | $15.00 |
| Bibb County Health Department 281 Alexander Avenue, Centreville · Health Departments | Bibb | (205) 926-9702 | $15.00 |
| Blount County Health Department 1001 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta · Health Departments | Blount | (205) 274-2120 | $15.00 |
| Bullock County Health Department 674 Hicks Industrial Boulevard, Union Springs · Health Departments | Bullock | (334) 738-3030 | $15.00 |
| Butler County Health Department 350 Airport Road, Greenville · Health Departments | Butler | (334) 382-3154 | $15.00 |
| Calhoun County Health Department 3400 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston · Health Departments | Calhoun | (256) 237-7523 | $15.00 |
| Chambers County Health Department 5 North Medical Park Drive, Valley · Health Departments | Chambers | (334) 756-0758 | $15.00 |
| Cherokee County Health Department 833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre · Health Departments | Cherokee | (256) 927-3132 | $15.00 |
| Chilton County Health Department 301 Health Center Drive, Clanton · Health Departments | Chilton | (205) 755-1287 | $15.00 |
| Choctaw County Health Department 1001 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler · Health Departments | Choctaw | (205) 459-4026 | $15.00 |
| Clarke County Health Department 22600 Highway 84 East, Grove Hill · Health Departments | Clarke | (251) 275-3772 | $15.00 |
| Clay County Health Department 86892 Highway 9, Lineville · Health Departments | Clay | (256) 396-6421 | $15.00 |
| Cleburne County Health Department 90 Brockford Road, Heflin · Health Departments | Cleburne | (256) 463-2296 | $15.00 |
| Coffee County Health Department 2841 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise · Health Departments | Coffee | (334) 347-9574 | $15.00 |
| Colbert County Health Department 1000 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield · Health Departments | Colbert | (256) 383-1231 | $15.00 |
| Conecuh County Health Department 102 Wild Avenue, Evergreen · Health Departments | Conecuh | (251) 578-1952 | $15.00 |
| Coosa County Health Department 9518-B U.S. Highway 231, Rockford · Health Departments | Coosa | (256) 377-1068 | $15.00 |
| Covington County Health Department 23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia · Health Departments | Covington | (334) 222-1175 | $15.00 |
| Crenshaw County Health Department 15 Hospital Drive, Luverne · Health Departments | Crenshaw | (334) 335-2471 | $15.00 |
| Cullman County Health Department 601 Logan Avenue, S.W., Cullman · Health Departments | Cullman | (256) 734-1030 | $15.00 |
| Dale County Health Department 532 W. Roy Parker Road, Ozark · Health Departments | Dale | (334) 774-5146 | $15.00 |
| Dallas County Health Department 100 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma · Health Departments | Dallas | (334) 874-2550 | $15.00 |
| DeKalb County Health Department 2401 Calvin Drive, Southwest, Fort Payne · Health Departments | DeKalb | (256) 845-1931 | $15.00 |
| Elmore County Health Department 6501 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka · Health Departments | Elmore | (334) 567-1171 | $15.00 |
| Escambia County Health Department 1115 Azalea Place, Brewton · Health Departments | Escambia | (251) 867-5765 | $15.00 |
| Etowah County Health Department 709 East Broad Street, Gadsden · Health Departments | Etowah | (256) 547-6311 | $15.00 |
| Fayette County Health Department 215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette · Health Departments | Fayette | (205) 932-5260 | $15.00 |
| Franklin County Health Department 801 Highway 48, Russellville · Health Departments | Franklin | (256) 332-2700 | $15.00 |
| Geneva County Health Department 300 County Road 41, Hartford · Health Departments | Geneva | (334) 684-2256 | $15.00 |
| Greene County Health Department 412 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw · Health Departments | Greene | (205) 372-9361 | $15.00 |
| Hale County Health Department 670 Hall Street, Greensboro · Health Departments | Hale | (334) 624-3018 | $15.00 |
| Henry County Health Department 500 Kirkland Street, Abbeville · Health Departments | Henry | (334) 585-2660 | $15.00 |
| Houston County Health Department 1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan · Health Departments | Houston | (334) 678-2800 | $15.00 |
| Jackson County Health Department 204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro · Health Departments | Jackson | (256) 259-4161 | $15.00 |
| Jefferson County Department of Health 1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham · Health Departments | Jefferson | (205) 933-9110 | $15.00 |
| Lamar County Health Department 300 Springfield Road, Vernon · Health Departments | Lamar | (205) 695-9195 | $15.00 |
| Lauderdale County Health Department 4112 Chisholm Road, Florence · Health Departments | Lauderdale | (256) 764-7453 | $15.00 |
| Lawrence County Health Department 13299 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton · Health Departments | Lawrence | (256) 974-1141 | $15.00 |
| Lee County Health Department 1801 Corporate Drive, Opelika · Health Departments | Lee | (334) 745-5765 | $15.00 |
| Limestone County Health Department 20371 Clyde Mabry Drive, Athens · Health Departments | Limestone | (256) 232-3200 | $15.00 |
| Lowndes County Health Department 507 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville · Health Departments | Lowndes | (334) 548-2564 | $15.00 |
| Macon County Health Department 812 Hospital Road, Tuskegee · Health Departments | Macon | (334) 727-1800 | $15.00 |
| Madison County Health Department 301 Max Luther Drive NW, Huntsville · Health Departments | Madison | (256) 539-3711 | $15.00 |
| Marengo County Health Department 303 Industrial Drive, Linden · Health Departments | Marengo | (334) 295-4205 | $15.00 |
| Marion County Health Department 2448 Military Street South, Hamilton · Health Departments | Marion | (205) 921-3118 | $15.00 |
| Marshall County Health Department 150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville · Health Departments | Marshall | (256) 582-3174 | $15.00 |
| Keeler Memorial Building, Main Health Center 251 North Bayou St, Mobile · Health Departments | Mobile | (251) 690 8150 | $15.00 |
| Monroe County Health Department 416 Agriculture Drive, Monroeville · Health Departments | Monroe | (251) 575-3108 | $15.00 |
| Montgomery County Health Department 3060 Mobile Highway, Montgomery · Health Departments | Montgomery | (334) 293-6400 | $15.00 |
| Morgan County Health Department 3821 Hwy. 31 South, Decatur · Health Departments | Morgan | (256) 560-6592 | $15.00 |
| Perry County Health Department 1748 South Washington St., Marion · Health Departments | Perry | (334) 683-6153 | $15.00 |
| Pickens County Health Department 80 William E. Hill Drive, Carrollton · Health Departments | Pickens | (205) 367-8157 | $15.00 |
| Pike County Health Department/Environmental Services 900 South Franklin Drive, Troy · Health Departments | Pike | (334) 566-2860 | $15.00 |
| Randolph County Health Department 320 Main Street, Roanoke · Health Departments | Randolph | (334) 863-8981 | $15.00 |
| Russell County Health Department 1850 Crawford Road, Phenix · Health Departments | Russell | (334) 297-0251 | $15.00 |
| Shelby County Health Department 2000 County Services Drive, Pelham · Health Departments | Shelby | (205) 664-2470 | $15.00 |
| St. Clair County Health Department 1175 23rd Street North, Pell · Health Departments | St. Clair | (205) 338-3357 | $15.00 |
| Sumter County Health Department 1121 North Washington Street, Livingston · Health Departments | Sumter | (205) 652-7972 | $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.