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Our Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries is the official custodian of vital records dating back to 1906 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This website outlines our requirements for obtaining certificates for births, deaths and fetal deaths that occurred in Pennsylvania since 1906.
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The Division of Vital Records offers four options to order birth or death certificates. See below for specific information. Online Ordering. For our customers who wish to use a credit card, the Division of Vital Records has recognized the VitalChek Network as our only authorized vendor.
Pennsylvania Vital Records. Online Vital Record Ordering. Order Pennsylvania certificates online quickly and conveniently 24/7! Simply select the certificate type desired below to begin. If you need to request an amendment to a birth or death record, click on the link below. Learn More About Your PA Record. Already placed your order? Manage Order.
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- Marriage
- Divorce
Event: Birth
Cost of copy: $20.00
Address:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA. 16103-1528
Event: Death
Cost of copy: $20.00
Address:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA. 16103-1528
Event: Divorce (county)
Cost of copy: Varies
Remarks: Make application to the Prothonotary, Court House, in county seat of county where divorce was granted. A list of court houses is available hereExternal.
Page last reviewed: January 19, 2018
To request certified copies of birth or death certificates, 1906-present, contact the Division of Vital Records. To request copies of post-1918 birth records or post-1973 death records, contact the Division of Vital Records (NOTE: The Division of Vital Records does not issue uncertified copies)
To contact the Health Department about Birth & Death Certificates please submit the form below. Before completing this form, please visit our website which may be able to answer your question. Before you submit your question, the information you are seeking may be available on our user-friendly website, such as: Please enter your First Name.
