How to Obtain a Copy of My Birth Certificate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1). Download a copy of the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Records from the Pennsylvania Department of Health website. You can also obtain an application at the Division of Vital Records office in Philadelphia.
- 2). Complete the application by providing your name, date of birth, place of birth and names of your birth parents. Write in "self" in the section that asks for your relationship to the person named on the birth certificate.
- 3). Bring the completed application, your valid government-issued photo identification and $10 in cash or a personal check to:
Division of Vital Records, Philadelphia Public Office
110 North 8th St., Suite 108
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2412
If you arrive before 1:30 p.m., you will receive a copy of your birth certificate before you leave.
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