Utah (UT) Vital Records

It will take 3-5 weeks for your birth certificate application to be processed in the state of Utah.

However, you may need more or less time, depending on if you apply with the required documentation.

Finding the nearest location can save you time as well. 

You can find the correct Vital Records office to contact with our online database, saving you from having to search on your own. 

Ensuring you meet all the application requirements will help to ensure that you receive your vital record as scheduled.

The total amount for a copy of a birth certificate in Utah will depend on your order. The initial copy of a Utah birth certificate is $20. 

If you include additional copies in the same order, you will need to pay $10 for each extra copy that you request. 

You can choose to pay the fee either by check or money order made payable to Vital Records. 

If you do not include the correct amount on your check or money order, your order will face delays.

A valid form of identification is required with your birth certificate application in Utah. Only certain forms of ID will be accepted. 

You will need to photocopy the photo identification(s) that you select. 

You may submit a photocopy of one of these photo IDs:

• Driver’s license

• State ID card

• Current U.S. or foreign passport 

• Military ID card

• School ID 

• Green card

• Employment Authorization Document(EAD)

• Concealed handgun license

• Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

• Company/Work ID

You may also include a photocopy of any two forms of ID below: 

• Signed social security card

• W-2 form

• Voter registration

• A certified deed or property title

• Pay stub

• Utility bill

• Vehicle registration

• Bank statement

• Selective service card

• An expired driver’s license or state ID that expired less than 5 years ago

• Medical or Medicare insurance card

• Veteran Affairs card