Acceptable I.D.

Acceptable Forms of ID for Walk-In Service Only:

• Photo ID
• Driver’s or Non-Driver’s License
• Sheriff’s ID
• Passport
• Military ID
• Employee or School Photo ID
• Naturalization Papers*
• 2 different current utility bills with current address listed*
• Police report of stolen or lost ID*

Acceptable Forms of ID for Mail (including Faxed) orders:

• Legible photocopy of Driver’s or Non – driver’s license with current address preprinted on the front**
• Notarized Signature

*Photo ID is required when requesting a certificate of someone other than yourself.

**Signature must be notarized if mailing to an address that does not match the address listed on the front of your driver’s/non-driver’s license.

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Acceptable Documents to show legal right or claim are:   

• Court order adjudicating paternity
• Court order of custody or guardianship (Documents must be date stamped by the court no more than 6 months prior to the request.)
• Power of Attorney specifying authority to access such records  
• A notarized letter from the person or a parent listed on the birth certificate granting permission to pick up a certificate on their behalf. The authorized person must also present their photo ID. 
• Letters Testamentary showing requestor as executor/executrix
• Insurance policy showing the requestor as beneficiary
• Letter from a bank to the surviving joint account owner requesting a copy of the death certificate

Acceptable Documents to show relationship are:

• Certified copy of birth certificate with parent’s names listed
• Certified Certificate of Baptism with parent’s names listed

Related Form: Consent To Release Certified Birth Certificate  

 Any questions please contact our office:  607-737-2018