ok.gov Apply for Birth Certificate : Oklahoma State Department of Health

Name of the Organization : Oklahoma State Department of Health
Type of Facility : Apply for Birth Certificate
State : Oklahoma
Country : United States of America

Website : https://www.ok.gov/health/Birth_and_Death_Certificates/Birth_Certificates/index.html
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24307-birth.pdf

Apply for Birth Certificate :

** The Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records is responsible for registering every birth which occurs in the State of Oklahoma; as well as preserving, amending and issuing certified copies of those records in accordance with state law.

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Frequently Asked Questions :
What are your business hours?
** We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm.
** We are closed on State Holidays.

Who May Apply for a Birth Certificate?
** By state law, birth records filed are not open for public inspection. Obtaining a birth certificate by or for fraudulent purposes is punishable by law.
The person requesting the certificate must meet one of the following eligibility standards :
** Subject of the Record
** Person Acting the Subject’s Best Interest
** Parent named on the record

** Spouse, Step Parent, Grandparent or Adult Child/Grandchild of the Subject along with a signed authorization from the subject and a copy of the subject’s ID if the subject is age 18 or older

** Attorney for the Subject, Adoptive Parents, Representative with Power of Attorney Document, Legal Guardian, or Person with a Court Order

What Identification is Required?
** A photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID by either the applicant or an individual attesting for the applicant is required for issuance of certificates.
** If you are mailing your application – Send a photocopy. Do not send your original ID. Photocopies must be legible.

Primary Identification : Need One Of The Following
** U.S. Issued Driver’s license or Identification card (current or expired less than 3 years ago)
** U.S. Passport
** Foreign Issued Passport with Visa (I-94)
** Government issued Military photo ID
** Tribal Photo Identification Card containing the bearer’s signature
** Oklahoma Self-Defense Act (SDA) License or OK Concealed Carry permit
** Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
** Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
** Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A)
** Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)
** Oklahoma Dept of Corrections Consolidated Record Card (CRC)

How do I Apply for a Birth Certificate In Person?
** Download an application for a copy of a birth certificate (Application)
** Complete the application in full. (any blanks will cause delays in completing your request)
** Bring your photo identification. (Acceptable Forms of Identification)
** Bring correct fees. (Fees)

Vital Record Office Locations (Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00; closed on State Holidays) :
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast 10th
Oklahoma City, OK

Tulsa
James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th East Ave
Tulsa, OK

McAlester
Pittsburg County Health Department
1400 East College Avenue
McAlester, OK

How do I Apply for a Birth Certificate by Mail?
** Download an application for a copy of a birth certificate (Application)
** Complete the application in full. (any blanks will cause delays in completing your request)
** Enclose a photocopy of your photo ID. (Acceptable Forms of Identification) Do not send your original ID. Photocopies must be legible.
** Enclose correct fees. (Fees)

Mail your documents to :
** Vital Records Service
** Oklahoma State Department of Health
** PO Box 53551
** Oklahoma City, OK 73152

How do I Apply for a Birth Certificate Online?
** Oklahoma Department of Health does not accept online orders directly;
** however, for your convenience, you can process on-line requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
** VitalChek can be reached either through its website or by Phone at 877-817-7364.
** An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.