Show 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 NumberDuring 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 SecurityParents 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 CertificatesTo 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 AllenCollin County Clerk Texas Health AllianceTarrant County Clerk Texas Health Arlington MemorialCity of Arlington Vital Records Texas Health CleburneJohnson County Clerk Texas Health DallasDallas County
Clerk Texas Health DentonDenton County Clerk Texas Health Flower MoundDenton
County Clerk Texas Health Fort WorthTarrant County Clerk Texas Health FriscoCollin County
Clerk Texas Health HuguleyTarrant County Clerk Texas Health Hurst-Euless-BedfordTarrant
County Clerk Texas Health KaufmanKaufman County Clerk Texas Health PlanoCollin
County Clerk Texas Health RockwallRockwall County Clerk Texas Health Southwest Fort WorthTarrant
County Clerk Texas Health StephenvilleErath County Clerk 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.
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