Need a Certified Birth Certificate?
If you need a certified record of birth for legal or official use, make sure you request a state-issued certificate. Certificates from hospitals are not valid for legal purposes.
What Is a Certified Birth Certificate?
A certified birth certificate is issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics and includes an official seal. It is valid for all legal and official purposes, such as:
Housing applications
Obtaining a driver’s license or state ID
Employment verification
Applying for passports or Social Security
School enrollment
Insurance and retirement planning
What Is Not a Certified Birth Certificate?
Hospital-issued “souvenir” birth certificates do not qualify as certified documents. These cannot be used for any legal or official purpose.
Important: Only state-issued birth certificates are legally valid. Hospital birth records are not accepted for official use.
How to Order a Certified Birth Certificate
You can order a certified birth certificate online through the VitalChek system.
Order online: www.VitalChek.com
Need help? Call (502) 564-4212 for assistance
