Shelby County Health Department

814 Jefferson Ave
City of Memphis
County of Shelby
State of Tennessee
901-222-9080

Local Office

The Shelby County Health Department's Office issues certified copies of Shelby birth certificates, Shelby death certificates and Shelby marriage records for events that occurred in Shelby, Tennessee. You may order copies of Shelby vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Tennessee state page for a full list of available offices.

About Shelby County Health Department

Tennessee joined the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. The original boundaries of the state spanned from the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains and from Alabama to Kentucky.

Based on data from 2020, Tennessee has a population of 6,910,840 people. The largest cities in Tennessee are Memphis (population 655,770) and Nashville (population 619,233).

The capital and largest city is Nashville, with a population of 689,447 people.

Vital records are kept at the Tennessee Vital Records office in Nashville. The state office keeps records of marriage, death, birth, and divorce. Birth records are maintained for 100 years, and the other vital events for 50 years.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Shelby County Health Department Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$15
Death Certificate State Fee$15
Marriage Certificate State Fee$15

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