Do you need a Birth Certificate or Death Record?
There are multiple ways to obtain these documents:
By phone: You can phone in a request at 1-877-817-7362,
option 3. To
use the call in feature you must poses a valid major credit card.
There with be a credit card surcharge fee in addition to the cost of the
certificates requested. Average turn around for a phone in order is
four to five days plus mail time.
Online: Visit Kentucky's Vital Stats Website to obtain an
application. You may also download a printable version of the
application by clicking here. If you mail in an application it may take
up to 30 business days to receive your documents.
Walk-ins are
also available at the address below, just walk in and request the
certificate you need.
For walk-in or mail-in orders, please send or bring a check or money order to:
Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
1E-A
Frankfort KY 40621 Changes to Kentucky Birth Certificate must be done through the Frankfort office. Call 1-502-564-4212 to reach the state office to make changes. Below are some helpful websites pertaining to vital statistics.
VitalChek is your official source for government-issued vital records.
Birth, death, and marriage certificate information and applications.