THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics issues certified copies of birth, stillbirth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occurred within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Certificate Fees:
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics cannot by law, provide free information from records, perform a genealogical search or verify whether a certificate is on file without a completed application form and the required fee attached. A fee is required for certified copies or records; or for a search of the files or records when no copy is available. The Kentucky Vital Statistics office will, upon receiving the application and fee, perform a search of the record. If a certificate is on file, it will be mailed to you. The required fee covers the cost of the record search and no refunds are issued if a certificate is not found. The office does not issue non-certified copies or photocopies of certificates.
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
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics issues certified copies of Kentucky birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, proof of citizenship, social security and other legal purposes.
Fort Campbell Births after Nov. 21, 1982:
If the birth occurred after Nov. 21, 1982 to present day at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on the Fort Campbell Army Base, these births are considered to be Tennessee births. Please contact the Tennessee Vital Records Office for the birth or stillbirth certificate. A refund will not be made if you continue with your order on the Kentucky Vital Records Ordering System.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Kentucky birth certificates as long as you are able to provide the required information.
Certificate Availability:
Kentucky's Vital Statistics Law, enacted by the General Assembly in 1910, provides for and legalizes the registration of births. The Office of Vital Statistics does not have records of births prior to 1911, except delayed records of births for those born before 1911 which have been established by affidavits and documentary evidence.
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, P.O. Box 537, 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40602, (502) 564-8300, has birth records for the cities of Louisville, Lexington, Covington and Newport, which enacted records collection ordinances before 1911. KDLA also has birth records (statewide coverage) prior to 1911.
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Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics site
BIRTH CERTIFICATEA 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 CERTIFICATE
A limited number of stillbirths were reported prior to 1939.
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 866.283.7477.
Birth Certificate Fax Application
Stillbirth 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 800.241.8322. 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.