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KANSAS VITAL STATISTICS


1000 S.W. JACKSON STREET
Suite 120
TOPEKA, KS 66612-2221
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785.296.3253
785.296.1400
785.357.4332

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KANSAS VITAL RECORDS
The Kansas Division of Vital Records (Kansas Vital Records) issues certified copies of Kansas birth certificates, Kansas death certificates, Kansas marriage records and Kansas divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Kansas. You may order copies of Kansas 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.



KANSAS BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Kansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Kansas birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Kansas birth certificates are issued to the person named on the record, immediate family, a legal representative, or anyone who can prove a direct interest, such as a named beneficiary or someone who jointly owns property with the person whose record is requested. Proof of representation, direct interest, or written authorization is required if you are not named on the record or an immediate family member.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Kansas Vital Records will only ship copies of Kansas birth certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.


KANSAS DEATH CERTIFICATES
Kansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Kansas death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Kansas death certificates are issued to an immediate family member, a legal representative, or anyone who can prove a direct interest, such as a named beneficiary or someone who jointly owns property with the person whose record is requested. Proof of representation, direct interest, or written authorization is required if you are not named on the record or an immediate family member.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Kansas Vital Records will only ship copies of Kansas death certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.


KANSAS DIVORCE RECORDS
Kansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Kansas divorce records, which are typically acceptable for proof of divorce and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Kansas divorce records are issued to the person named on the record, immediate family, a legal representative, or anyone who can prove a direct interest, such as a named beneficiary or someone who jointly owns property with the person whose record is requested. Proof of representation, direct interest, or written authorization is required if you are not named on the record or an immediate family member.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Kansas Vital Records will only ship copies of Kansas divorce certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.


KANSAS MARRIAGE RECORDS
Kansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Kansas marriage records, which are typically acceptable for proof of marriage and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Kansas marriage records are issued to the person named on the record, immediate family, a legal representative, or anyone who can prove a direct interest, such as a named beneficiary or someone who jointly owns property with the person whose record is requested. Proof of representation, direct interest, or written authorization is required if you are not named on the record or an immediate family member.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Kansas Vital Records will only ship copies of Kansas marriage certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.




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BIRTH
A 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 State of Kansas from 1911 to present.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 7.00


DEATH
A certified copy of a death record 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 State of Kansas from 1911 to present.

First Copy: 13.00   Additional Copies: 8.00


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 State of Kansas from July 1, 1951 to present.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 7.00


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 in the State of Kansas from May 1, 1913 to present.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 7.00



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 785.357.4332.

Birth Certificate Fax Application

Death Certificate Fax Application

Marriage Certificate Fax Application

Divorce Certificate Fax Application


Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 785.296.3253. 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.