North Dakota vital records · Birth Certificate
North Dakota Birth Certificate
How to get a certified North Dakota 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.
- $15.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 3–5 days
- Processing time
- —
- Offices issuing
- —
- Counties
How to get a North Dakota birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the North Dakota office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (SFN 8140) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to North Dakota Department of Health - Division of Vital Records, Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, 600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250.
North Dakota birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- Expedited processing not available, expedited return delivery options range $15-$35
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days
- Rush processing
- Rush processing NA, only expedited shipping
- Public after
- 125 years
Who can request
- Grandchildren (if person on record is deceased)
- Grandparents (of deceased)
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Other Person by Notarized Authorization
- Parents
- Person on Record
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Permanent Residents Card
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- US Visa
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Social Services Card
- Tribal ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Notarization: Yes (if cannot provide valid ID)
North Dakota Department of Health - Division of Vital Records (NDDoH - Division of Vital Records)
- Address
- 600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325 Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
- Mailing
- Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records 600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325 Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
- Phone
- (701) 328-2360
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 7:30AM - 4:45PM (according to google maps, I can’t find their hours on their webpage)
Skip the trip. Order a North Dakota 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 North Dakota: county offices
Most North Dakota birth records are issued by the county clerk, register of deeds or local health department. Browse offices by county on the North Dakota vital records hub.
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North Dakota birth certificate FAQs
How much does a North Dakota birth certificate cost?
A certified North Dakota birth certificate costs $15.00 ($15), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $15.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in North Dakota?
Standard processing is 3-5 business days. Expedited service: Rush processing NA, only expedited shipping (Expedited processing not available, expedited return delivery options range $15-$35). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in North Dakota?
Apply at your county clerk or health department, by mail to the state vital records office (North Dakota Department of Health - Division of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a North Dakota birth certificate?
North Dakota issues certified copies to: Grandchildren (if person on record is deceased), Grandparents (of deceased), Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Other Person by Notarized Authorization, Parents, Person on Record. Records become public after 125 years.
What ID do I need for a North Dakota birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Permanent Residents Card, State ID, Tribal ID, US Military ID, US Passport, US Visa. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Social Services Card, Tribal ID, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, W-2 Form.
Can I order a North Dakota birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your North Dakota birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Open Records & Meetings Laws. Fees and processing times are set by North Dakota and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.