Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates can be processed through the mail or through the online order service at www.vitalchek.com
FAQ's
Who can be issued a certified copy of a birth certificate?
| Certified Birth Certificate Entitlement Requirements | |
| Relationship | Evidence of Entitlement |
| Self | Valid Government Issued Photo Identification. |
| Parent | Must be listed as the parent on the certificate. *Natural Parent of an adopted child with no legal right to custody may not have access to the child’s birth records except upon court order. |
| Grandparent | Birth certificate of the registrant’s parent (proof of relationship). |
| Adult Sibling | Birth certificate of the requestor listing one of the same parents as registrant. |
| Adult Child | Birth certificate of the requestor listing the registrant as his or her parent. |
| Spouse | Marriage certificate, copy of spouse’s photo ID showing signature, and a notarized letter from the spouse giving permission. |
| Legal Guardian | Certified copy of the Letters or Court Order establishing guardianship. |
| Attorney | Letter on letterhead, signed by the attorney, listing whom they represent, stating the reason for the request, and including the attorney’s bar number. |
| Legal Representative | POA naming requestor as agent; Letters or Court Order appointing requestor as personal representative of deceased registrant’s estate. |
| Court | POA naming requestor as agent; Letters or Court Order appointing requestor as personal representative of deceased registrant’s estate. |
| Government Agency | Letter on letterhead, signed by a representative of the agency and including the reason for the request. |
| Grantee Beneficiary | A copy of the deed titling an interest in real estate to the requestor. |
What identification is required for obtaining a Georgia birth certificate?
- ALL applicants must present valid, physical, government issued photo ID from a US jurisdiction (State or Federal), or a valid foreign passport.
- This applies whether they are requesting certified or uncertified copies.
- We cannot accept electronic or digital forms of ID.
- Applicants must show proof of their entitlement (relationship) to obtain a certified copy.
- Electronic or digital copies of documents establishing entitlement can be accepted (this is different from ID).
How do I request and obtain a Georgia birth certificate?
Below you will find a Birth Certificate Request form, which may be filed by mail.
By mail: You may also request a Georgia birth certificate by mailing a written request to:
Probate Court
Vital Records Division
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Requests by mail must include the following information: Full name of the child, mother's maiden name, father's name, and child's date of birth. You must include your check or money order made payable to Gwinnett County Probate Court, a self-addressed stamped envelope back to yourself, and a clear photo copy of your picture I.D.
How much is a certified copy of a Georgia birth certificate?
There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee to search for a birth record. The fee includes one courtesy copy of the birth certificate (whether certified or uncertified). There is a fee of $5.00 for each additional certified copy purchased during the same transaction.
The Vital Records Division accepts cash, credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard), personal check or money order payable to the Gwinnett County Probate Court. The Probate Court will not accept business or third party checks. A processing fee of 2.5% is charged separately per card transaction.
How can I obtain a birth certificate for a person born outside the State of Georgia?
If you were born outside the State of Georgia, you will need to contact the county or state department where the person was born.
How Do I Obtain A Copy Of My Pre-Adoption Birth Certificate?
On May 13, 2025 Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 100, also known as Andee's Law, into law. This legislation allows individuals who are 18 years of age or older and born in the State of Georgia to request and obtain an uncertified copy of their original (pre-adoption) birth certificate. The law went into effect on July 1, 2025.
Please note, The State Office of Vital Records will be the exclusive agency responsible for issuing non-certified copies of pre-adoption birth certificates.
These requests must be submitted through the online ROVER system ONLY - ROVER - Order Birth or Death Certificates. Questions? Please contact the State Office of Vital Records Call Center at (404) 679-4702, selecting option 6 from the main menu.
Birth Certificate Request Form
| Birth Certificate Request Form |
