State vital records · ADHS-BVR
Arizona Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Arizona — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Arizona · 17 offices
- 17
- Offices listed
- 15
- Counties covered
- $20.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records (ADHS-BVR)
- Address
- 150 North 18th Ave., Ste.120 Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Mailing
- PO Box 6018 Phoenix, AZ 85005
- Phone
- (602) 364-1300
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Arizona Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $20.00
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records
- Rush processing
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Adoption Agencies
- Attorneys
- Children
- Conservator
- Government Officials
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Power of Attorney
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Father's Place of Birth
- Full Name at Birth
- Hospital of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Date of Birth
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Place of Birth
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Tribe of the Person of Record
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Notarized Signature on Application
Arizona Death Certificate
- Fee
- $20.00
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records
- Rush processing
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Beneficiary
- Children
- Consulate of a Foreign Government
- Funeral Director
- Government Officials
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Hospital
- Insurance Company
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person Authorized by an Eligible Person
- Person Responsible for Final Disposition
- Power of Attorney
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- SSN
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Notarized Signature on Application
Arizona Marriage Certificate
Who can request
- Authorized Individuals defined per-county
Accepted ID
- Varies by County
Secondary ID
- Varies by County
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Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State Adrian Fontes
- Phone
- (602) 542-6187 or 1-800-458-5842
- Mailing
- Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Atten: Notary Division 1700 W. Washington Street, FL. 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808
- Walk-in
- Arizona State Complex Building 1st floor, Suite 141 400 W. Congress Tucson, AZ or Executive Tower 2nd floor, Suite 220 1700 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ
- Details
- Original notarized or certified recorded document.
Arizona vital records FAQs
How much does a Arizona birth certificate cost?
The fee is $20.00.
How long does a Arizona birth certificate take?
5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records
How much does a Arizona death certificate cost?
The fee is $20.00.
How long does a Arizona death certificate take?
5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records
Where do I get a birth certificate in Arizona?
Arizona birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 17 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 Arizona 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: Arizona Public Records Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.