General Discussion

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State Birth certificate cost*
Alabama $15
Alaska $30
Arizona $20
Arkansas $12
California $29
Colorado $20
Connecticut $30
Delaware $25
Florida $10
Georgia $25
Hawaii $10
Idaho $16
Illinois $15
Indiana $10
Iowa $15
Kansas $20
Kentucky $10
Louisiana $15
Maine $15
Maryland $10
Massachusetts $20
Michigan $34
Minnesota $26
Mississippi $17
Missouri $15
Montana $16
Nebraska $17
Nevada $25
New Hampshire $15
New Jersey $25
New Mexico $10
New York $30
North Carolina $24
North Dakota $15
Ohio $22
Oklahoma $15
Oregon $25
Pennsylvania $20
Rhode Island $22
South Carolina $12
South Dakota $15
Tennessee $15
Texas $22
Utah $22
Vermont $12
Virginia $12
Washington $25
West Virginia $12
Wisconsin $20
Wyoming $25

Waiver eligibility: Some individuals may qualify for fee waivers based on circumstances such as military service, homelessness, or natural disaster relief.

Search fee: Many states keep all or a portion of the base fee as payment for the record search when you order a birth certificate, even if the search is unsuccessful.

VitalChek birth certificate cost
VitalChek is an authorized third-party vendor that provides certified birth certificates online. While convenient, using VitalChek involves additional service fees, with total costs ranging from $25 to $60 or more, depending on the state and shipping options. Many states use only VitalChek as their authorized vendor.

Online ordering
VitalChek is just one of several third-party agencies offering online ordering for birth certificates. While each platform has its own fee structure, most charge an additional $8 to $15+ service fee that you would not pay when ordering in-person or by mail.

Additional fees and hidden costs
Most states charge a base fee for birth certificates, but there may be extra costs:

Processing & shipping: Rush services and expedited shipping add anywhere from $15 to $50 or more to the cost, depending on the state, how quickly you need the document, and where you need it shipped.

Service charges: Online orders may include convenience fees of $5 to $15 or more.

Credit card transactions: Some offices or third-party services add a small percentage if you pay by credit card.