State vital records · DHW-BVR

Idaho Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Idaho — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

Idaho · 51 offices

51
Offices listed
49
Counties covered
$16.00
Birth cert. fee
2–4 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (DHW-BVR)

Address
There is no public counter, the only address that The Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics provides on their website is the mailing address (which I’ve listed in that column), but google maps lists their physical address as: 450 W State St #1, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Mailing
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036
Phone
(208) 334-5980
Hours
No public counter

Idaho Birth Certificate

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$10
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
1-2 weeks
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Guardian
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Physician
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parent Names Before Marriage
  • Parents Names
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Prison ID
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • Auto Insurance
  • College ID
  • Court Documents with Current Address
  • Court Order
  • Driver's Permit
  • Fishing License
  • Hunting License
  • Insurance Record
  • Matricula Card
  • Passport Card
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Work ID
Application form

Idaho Death Certificate

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$10
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
1-2 weeks
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Funeral Director
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Heir
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Physician
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parent Names Before Marriage
  • Parents Names
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Prison ID
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • College ID
  • Court Documents with Current Address
  • Court Order
  • Driver's Permit
  • Fishing License
  • Hunting License
  • Insurance Record
  • Matricula Card
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Work ID
Application form

Idaho Marriage Certificate

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$10
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
1-2 weeks
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Physician
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Date of Marriage
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Prison ID
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • College ID
  • Court Documents with Current Address
  • Court Order
  • Driver's Permit
  • Fishing License
  • Hunting License
  • Passport Card
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Work ID
Application form

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State’s Office
Phone
(208) 334-2301
Mailing
Secretary of State’s Office Attn: Notary Department PO Box 83720 Boise ID 83720-0080 For requests sent to us by overnight mail, the street address is: Secretary of State’s Office Attn: Notary Department 450 N 4th Street Boise ID 83702
Walk-in
Secretary of State’s Office 450 N 4th Street Boise ID 83702
Details
1. The document to which you wish to attach an apostille or authentication. The document must be a certified copy or an original notarized document, notarized by an Idaho Notary Public. 2. A statutory fee of $10.00 per document that you wish to have apostilled or authenticated. 3. The name of the country to which the documents will be sent.

Idaho vital records FAQs

How much does a Idaho birth certificate cost?

The fee is $16.

How long does a Idaho birth certificate take?

2-4 weeks

How much does a Idaho death certificate cost?

The fee is $16.

How long does a Idaho death certificate take?

2-4 weeks

How much does a Idaho marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $16.

How long does a Idaho marriage certificate take?

2-4 weeks

Where do I get a birth certificate in Idaho?

Idaho birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 51 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 Idaho 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: Idaho Public Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.