KENTUCKY VITAL RECORDS
Kentucky Vital Records issues certified copies of Kentucky birth certificates, Kentucky death certificates and Kentucky marriage records for events which occurred in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You may order copies of Kentucky vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
KENTUCKY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Kentucky Vital Records issues certified copies of Kentucky birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, proof of citizenship, social security and other legal purposes. Births occurring from November 22, 1982 and forward inside Fort Campbell Army Base, at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital are Tennessee Births and can be obtained through the Tennessee Vital Records Office.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Kentucky birth certificates for yourself or a family member, as long as you are able to provide enough information to identify the document you are requesting.
KENTUCKY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Kentucky Vital Records issues certified copies of Kentucky death certificates, that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
To order copies of Kentucky death certificates, you must be able to provide enough information to identify the document being requested.
KENTUCKY MARRIAGE RECORDS
Kentucky Vital Records issues certified copies of Kentucky marriage records which are typically acceptable for proof of marriage or other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Kentucky marriage records for yourself or for a family member, as long as you can provide enough information to identify the certificate being requested.
BIRTHA certified copy of a birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1911 to present.
Important Note - Births that occurred from November 22, 1982 to present at the Blanchfield Army Community Hopsital on Fort Campbell Army Base are Tennessee births. These records can be ordered from Tennessee Vital Records.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 10.00
STILLBIRTH
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1911 to present.
First Copy: 6.00 Additional Copies: 6.00
DEATH
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1911 to present.
First Copy: 6.00 Additional Copies: 6.00
DIVORCE
A certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky from June 1, 1958 to present. For prior events, you will need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the event occurred.
First Copy: 6.00 Additional Copies: 6.00
MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky from June 1, 1958 to present. For prior events, you will need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the event occurred.
First Copy: 6.00 Additional Copies: 6.00
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 877.435.5584.
Birth Certificate Fax Application Death Certificate Fax Application Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationDivorce Certifiate Fax Application Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877.817.7362. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.