Kansas vital records · Birth Certificate
Kansas Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Kansas 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
- 7–10 days
- Processing time
- 10
- Offices issuing
- 9
- Counties
How to get a Kansas birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Kansas office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 10 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-235) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Office of Vital Statistics, 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221.
Kansas birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- $13.95 (done through VitalChek)
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests)
- Rush processing
- Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Nephew/Niece
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Current Age
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Father's Name
- Father's Place of Birth
- Full Name at Birth
- Hospital of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Place of Birth
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Race
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Foreign Voter's Registration Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Re-Entry Permit
- Refugee Travel Document
- State ID
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- VA Card
- Visa
- Weapon Permit
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Income Tax Form
- Health Agency Bill
- Health Insurance Card
- Hospital Bill
- Inmate ID
- Insurance Record
- Letter from Employer
- Letter from Government Agency
- Parole Document
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Temporary Driver's License
- Tribal ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics (KDHE-OVS)
- Address
- 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Mailing
- Kansas Office of Vital Statistics 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Phone
- (785) 296-1400
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m-4:00p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Kansas 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 Kansas: county offices
10 offices in 9 Kansas counties are confirmed to issue birth records.
- Atchison County 1
- Clay County 1
- Dickinson County 1
- Marion County 1
- McPherson County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Ottawa County 1
- Pawnee County 1
- Wyandotte County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison County Register of Deeds 423 North Fifth Street, Atchison | Atchison | (913) 804-6025 | $20.00* |
| Clay County Clerk 712 Fifth Street
Suite 102, Clay Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clay | 785-632-2552 | $20.00* |
| Dickinson County Clerk 109 East 1st Street, 109 East 1st Street · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dickinson | 785-263-3774 | $20.00* |
| Elk County Courthouse
Register of Deeds 127 North Pine - 1st Floor, County Courthouse, Howard | Elk | (620) 374-2472 | $20.00* |
| Marion County Clerk 200 South Third Street
Suite 104, Marion · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Marion | (620) 382-2185 Toll Free: 1-800-305-8851 | $20.00* |
| McPherson County Clerk 117 North Maple Street, McPherson · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | McPherson | (620) 241-3656 | $20.00* |
| Montgomery County Clerk 217 East Myrtle Avenue, Independence · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Montgomery | 620-330-1200 | $20.00* |
| Ottawa County District Court 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis | Ottawa | 785-392-2917 | $20.00* |
| Santa Fe Trail Center Museum & Research Library 1349 K-156 Hwy, Larned | Pawnee | (620) 285-2054 | $20.00* |
| Wyandotte County Vital Records 701 N 7th St, Suite 323, Kansas City · Vital Records Offices | Wyandotte | (913) 573-5260 (913) 573-5311 | $20.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
More Kansas vital records
Compare fees nationwide: birth certificate cost & wait time by state.
Kansas birth certificate FAQs
How much does a Kansas birth certificate cost?
A certified Kansas birth certificate costs $20.00 ($20), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Kansas?
Standard processing is 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests). Expedited service: Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office ($13.95 (done through VitalChek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Kansas?
10 Kansas offices across 9 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 (Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a Kansas birth certificate?
Kansas issues certified copies to: Aunts/Uncles, Children, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Nephew/Niece, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse. Public access: All Confidential.
What ID do I need for a Kansas birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Foreign Voter's Registration Card, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Re-Entry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, State ID, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, VA Card, Visa, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Court Documents with Current Address, Filed Income Tax Form, Health Agency Bill, Health Insurance Card, Hospital Bill, Inmate ID, Insurance Record, Letter from Employer, Letter from Government Agency, Parole Document, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Temporary Driver's License, Tribal ID, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card, W-2 Form.
Can I order a Kansas birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Kansas birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Fees and processing times are set by Kansas and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.