Arizona vital records · Birth Certificate
Arizona Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Arizona 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.
- $20.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 16
- Offices issuing
- 13
- Counties
How to get an Arizona birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Arizona office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 16 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-159) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 6018, Phoenix, AZ 85005.
Arizona birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
Notarization: Notarized signature if Primary ID is not available
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.
Skip the trip. Order an Arizona 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 Arizona: county offices
16 offices in 13 Arizona counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $20.00.
- Apache County 1
- Cochise County 1
- Coconino County 1
- Gila County 1
- Graham County 1
- Green Valley County 1
- Greenlee County 1
- La Paz County 1
- Maricopa County 3
- Mohave County 1
- Pinal County 1
- Yavapai County 1
- Yuma County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County Public Health Services District 75 West Cleveland
2nd Floor, Saint Johns · Health Departments | Apache | (928)337-7525 | $20.00 |
| Cochise County Health and Social Services 1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee | Cochise | (520) 432-9411 | $20.00 |
| Coconino County Health and Human Services Vital Records 2625 N King St, Flagstaff · Vital Records Offices | Coconino | (928) 679-7281 | $20.00 |
| Gila County Vital Records 107 W. Frontier St., Payson · Vital Records Offices | Gila | (928)402-8811 | $20.00 |
| Graham County Vital Records 820 W. Main Street, Safford · Vital Records Offices | Graham | 928-428-4441 | $20.00 |
| Greenlee County Health Department
Office of Vital Registration 253 5th St, Clifton · Health Departments | Greenlee | (928) 865-2601 | $20.00 |
| La Paz County Vital Records 1112 Joshua Ave, Suite #206, Parker · Vital Records Offices | La Paz | 928-669-1100 | $20.00 |
| Mohave County Administration Building 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman | Mohave | (928) 753-0748 | $20.00 |
| Navajo County Public Health Services District 117 E Buffalo St., Holbrook · Health Departments | Navajo | 928-524-4750 | $20.00 |
| Pima County Vital Records 3950 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson · Vital Records Offices | Pima | 520-724-7770 | $20.00 |
| Pinal County Public Health Services District 971 N Jason Lopez Circle Building D, Florence · Health Departments | Pinal | 1-866-960-0633 | $20.00 |
| Yavapai County Health Department 1090 Commerce Dr., Prescott · Health Departments | Yavapai | (928) 771-3125 | $20.00 |
| Yuma County Public Health Services District
Vital Records 2200 W 28th Street, Room 256, Yuma · Health Departments | Yuma | (928)-317-4530 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) To Apply In Person: 4 Locations Valleywide | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) Mohave | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) To Apply In Person: 4 Locations Valleywide | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
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Arizona birth certificate FAQs
How much does an Arizona birth certificate cost?
A certified Arizona birth certificate costs $20.00, and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Arizona?
Standard processing is 5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records. Expedited service: Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck) (Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Arizona?
16 Arizona offices across 13 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 (Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request an Arizona birth certificate?
Arizona issues certified copies to: Adoption Agencies, Attorneys, Children, Conservator, Government Officials, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Parents, Person on Record, Power of Attorney, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 75 years.
What ID do I need for an Arizona birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Notarized Signature on Application.
Can I order an Arizona birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Arizona birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Arizona Public Records Law. Fees and processing times are set by Arizona and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.