How long does it take to receive newborn birth certificate

How long does it take to receive newborn birth certificate

A birth certificate is one of the most important documents your baby will need in his/her lifetime. With your help providing the necessary information, the hospital will prepare and send a completed certificate to the Department of Public Health for proper registration in the State of California.

To obtain a copy of your baby’s birth certificate, write or visit your county Department of Vital Records for an order form. Some hospitals may provide you with an order form during your hospital stay. Provide your baby’s full name, birth date, parents’ names, mother’s maiden (birth) name, and the address to which the certificate is to be sent. Be sure to enclose a check or money order as noted.

There is no limit to the number of certificates you can buy. It is recommended that you buy a copy of your baby’s birth certificate as soon as possible, usually about one month after the birth. (It takes about a month for the information to be officially recorded.) Please do not send your money or check to the hospital or pay any hospital employee. The money must be paid directly to the Department of Public Health.

If you are not married, California State law requires both parents to sign a “Declaration of Paternity” form before the father’s name can be added to the birth certificate. If the father is not present, you may add his name to the birth certificate at a later date, after you obtain the proper forms from the Department of Vital Records.

If you do not name your baby before you leave the hospital, you must request a “Supplemental Name Report” form from the Department of Public Health. When you have chosen a name, complete the form and send it directly to the Birth Registry. If you submit the form within one year following birth, there is no charge. If you wait more than one year, the Birth Registry will charge you a fee.

Social Security Number

During your hospital stay, you may be given the chance to have your baby’s social security number automatically processed. If this option is available, it will take about six weeks for your baby’s social security number to arrive. 

Social Security

Parents may request a Social Security number for their newborn at the time of birth. The Social Security Administration will assign your newborn a number and mail the card directly to you.

For additional information regarding Social Security cards, please visit socialsecurity.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.

Birth Certificates

To obtain a birth certificate, please use the list below to contact the appropriate governmental agency. Select the related link associated with the hospital at which your baby was born.

Texas Health Allen

Collin County Clerk
2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106
McKinney, TX 75071
972-548-4153

Texas Health Alliance

Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-884-1550

Texas Health Arlington Memorial

City of Arlington Vital Records
101 W. Abram St., 1st floor (City Hall)
P.O. Box 90231
Mail Stop No. 63-0700
Arlington, TX 76004-3231
817-459-6777

Texas Health Cleburne

Johnson County Clerk
2 North Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76033
817-556-6191

Texas Health Dallas

Dallas County Clerk
509 Main Street, Records Building
Dallas, TX 75202
214-653-7131

Texas Health Denton

Denton County Clerk
1450 E. McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209-4524
940-349-2012

Texas Health Flower Mound

Denton County Clerk
1450 E. McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209-4524
940-349-2012

Texas Health Fort Worth

Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-884-1550

Texas Health Frisco

Collin County Clerk
2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106
McKinney, TX 75071
972-548-4153

Texas Health Huguley

Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-884-1550

Texas Health Hurst-Euless-Bedford

Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-884-1550

Texas Health Kaufman

Kaufman County Clerk
100 West Mulberry Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
972-932-4331

Texas Health Plano

Collin County Clerk
2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106
McKinney, TX 75071
972-548-4153

Texas Health Rockwall

Rockwall County Clerk
101 E. Rusk St.
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-204-7000

Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth

Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-884-1550

Texas Health Stephenville

Erath County Clerk 
100 West Washington Street 
Stephenville, TX 76401 
254-965-1482

How do I get my child's birth certificate in Florida?

You may order birth and death certificates by phone with a credit card by calling VitalChek at 1-877-297-9125. All major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. The VitalChek fax number is 1-888-985-2842.

How much does a birth certificate cost in Florida?

A computer copy of birth certificates of all Florida births from 1917 to the present are available for a cost of $15.00 for each certified copy. Additional computer copies for the same person are $8.00 each.

How do I get my baby's birth certificate in Washington state?

How do I get a birth certificate?.
Submit an application with required pieces of information..
Provide valid government identification or alternate identification..
Provide documentation to prove your qualifying relationship..
Pay applicable fee(s). Fees start at $25 per certificate..

What is the fastest I can get my birth certificate?

It typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to receive your certified birth certificate copy in the mail. If you need your replacement sooner, premium services such as VitalRecordsOnline.com offer a Rush Package with expedited shipping. Some states may even be able to provide a copy within 2-3 business days.