Obtaining Certified Copies of Vital Records

Birth Certificates
When applying for a copy of your birth certificate you must know your city, county, state of birth, date of birth, and name. Parent names may also be required.

CDC - Where to Write for Vital Records
This site has links for U.S. born nationals. Those born in other nations will need to obtain certificeid copies approved through the U.S. State Department.

Vital Chek

Use this convenient site to order copies of your birth certificate, regardless of where you were born. There is an additional fee for this convenient service.

Social Security Card
When applying for a true copy of your social security card remember to read the FactSheet first. Also it is important to rememebr that there is now a limit on the number of Social Security Cards that you can order in your lifetime.

Social Security Card
On this page you will find the application as well as a FactSheet containing guidelines for applying for your Social Security Card. Applications must be mailed to your local office. There is an office locator on this web page to assist you in finding the correct mailing address of your local office.

Passports

In less than two months a passport will be required for all international air travel. A passport card which may be used at land border crossings in the North American hemisphere, is not a substitute for a passport. The passport card is meant as an easy to carry alternative to for those who travel by land or sea between neighboring North American and Caribbean nations.

U.S. Department of State
Use the web resources on the Passport Home page of the U.S Department of State to find out more information and obtain your passport.

United States Postal Service (USPS)

The USPS offers passport services at thousands of locations around the country. Use this page to locate a USPS office near you that provides passport services.