Idaho vital records · Birth Certificate
Idaho Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Idaho 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.
- $16.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 2–4 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get an Idaho birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Idaho office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $16.00 fee to Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036.
Idaho birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
Notarization: Notarized signature if Primary ID is not available
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- No public counter
Skip the trip. Order an Idaho 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 Idaho: county offices
1 offices in 1 Idaho counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $16.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 720 Westgate Drive, Boise · Health Departments | Boise | 208-334-5980 | $16.00 |
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Idaho birth certificate FAQs
How much does an Idaho birth certificate cost?
A certified Idaho birth certificate costs $16.00 ($16), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $16.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Idaho?
Standard processing is 2-4 weeks. Expedited service: 1-2 weeks ($10). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Idaho?
1 Idaho offices across 1 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 (Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request an Idaho birth certificate?
Idaho issues certified copies to: 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. Records become public after 100 years.
What ID do I need for an Idaho birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Passport, Prison ID, State ID, Tribal ID, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: 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.
Can I order an Idaho birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Idaho birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Idaho Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Idaho and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.