To get a copy of your birth certificate in Utah, order a certified copy through the state Office of Vital Records and Statistics online at vitalrecords.utah.gov, by mail, or in person at a local health department. The first certified copy costs $22, each additional copy of the same record on the same order is $10, and the first-copy fee is scheduled to rise to $25 on July 1, 2026.1Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Office of Vital Records and Statistics Fee Schedule
Who Can Order a Utah Birth Certificate
Utah restricts access to certified birth records. You can request your own record if you are 18 or older. Otherwise, eligibility runs to the parents named on the certificate, a current spouse, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal guardians can order with a court order proving guardianship, and legal representatives can order with a letter of legal need from whatever entity requires the record.2Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Order a Vital Record Certificate
Family members should expect to prove the relationship. A marriage certificate works for a spouse; a birth certificate showing common parents works for a sibling. If the connection can’t be shown through existing vital records, the office may ask for more documentation before releasing the certificate.
What to Gather Before You Apply
The application asks for the full name on the record, the date and place of birth, and both parents’ full names. The form uses “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” labels, and you should include maiden names where they apply so the office can locate the record quickly.3Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Birth Certificate Request Application
You’ll also need identification. Utah accepts one primary photo ID or two secondary IDs, all current and unexpired.4Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Acceptable Identification List to Obtain Vital Records
Primary ID (any one):
- Government-issued driver’s license or state ID card
- U.S. passport or passport card
- U.S. military ID
- Permanent resident card
Secondary ID (any two, if you don’t have a primary):
- Work ID, paycheck stub, or W-2
- School or university ID
- Social Security card
- Utility bill
For a mailed request, include a clear, enlarged photocopy of the front and back of your ID. Applications sent without an ID copy will be returned.
The application form is available on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services vital records website, and local health departments keep printed copies. If you can’t get the form, a written letter works as long as it includes the type of record, the name on the record, the event date and place, parents’ names, your relationship to the person, the reason for the request, and your signature.5Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Forms and Links
Three Ways to Order
Online
The fastest option is the state’s online vital records portal at vitalrecords.utah.gov. Utah residents’ orders are routed through the local health department; out-of-state residents can also order online. Credit and debit cards are accepted, with a $0.75 processing fee per transaction.2Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Order a Vital Record Certificate
By mail
Send the completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to “Vital Records” to:
Vital Records
PO Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-10126Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Contact – Vital Records
Allow at least six weeks for processing and mailing. If the office contacts you about missing information and you don’t respond within 90 days, your fees may be kept without a certificate being issued.
In person
Most Utah local health departments accept walk-in requests. Bring a completed application, valid ID, and payment. Many locations process the order while you wait, which is the best route when you need the certificate right away. Cash acceptance varies by office, so call ahead if that’s how you plan to pay.
Fees and Expedited Options
Standard fees as of July 2025:
- First certified copy: $22.00
- Each additional copy of the same record on the same order: $10.00
- Expedited processing (in person, mail, or VitalChek): $15.00
- Expedited shipping (online orders): $30.00
- Credit or debit card fee: $0.75 per transaction
The first-copy fee is scheduled to increase to $25.00 in fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026. Orders placed after that date will pay the higher fee.1Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Office of Vital Records and Statistics Fee Schedule
If You Spot an Error on the Certificate
People often notice a mistake, a missing parent, or an old name only when they finally hold the certified copy. Amendments in Utah require either a sworn affidavit or a court order, depending on the change. The amendment fee is $5.00 on top of the regular certificate fee, and processing typically takes 6 to 12 weeks.7Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Amend a Vital Record8Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Fee Schedule
A few timing rules are worth knowing before you order. Correcting a parent’s name within the first year uses a non-amendment correction form; after a year, it requires the Affidavit to Amend a Vital Record with supporting documentation. A child’s name can be added or changed by affidavit up to the first birthday; after that, changing a name takes a court order, though a name left blank at birth can still be added by affidavit up to age seven. A wrong birth date for someone under 21 is corrected through the hospital that filed the original record, and the state office can help you make that contact.
Certificates for Use Outside the United States
A Utah birth certificate used abroad usually needs an apostille, which is a separate international authentication. Apostilles are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, not by vital records, so you’ll first order the certified copy and then submit it separately for authentication.9Authentications.Utah.gov. Document Authentication (Apostille / Certificate)