To apply for a certified copy of a birth certificate you must provide the information below, a signed request form, and a valid photo ID, such as: driver's license, state issued ID card, or employer issued photo ID and mailing it to Vital Records.
1 - Full name of person shown on the birth certificate (last name at birth if female)
2 - Date of Birth (month, day, year)
3 - Place of Birth (city, county),
4 - Current age
5 - Sex
6 - Race (optional)
7 - Full name of mother (include mother's maiden last name)
8 - Full name of father
9 - Relationship to the person named on the birth certificate requested
10 - The number of certificates requested
Georgia law requires pre-payment before a record or a service can be provided. Fees are not refundable after a service has been provided. Records are sent first class mail.
The fee includes one certified copy if the record is found on file $25.00
Additional certifications of same record ordered at the same time (full size copies only) $ 5.00
Delayed certificate of birth $10.00
Amending birth certificates because of adoption, paternity acknowledgment, legitimation or court order $10.00
All court ordered changes must be sent to the State Office of Vital Records.
No special filing fee is required during the first year of birth to amend a birth record. This includes all types of amendments.
The following options are available for requesting a birth certificate:
Mail your request, fee and photocopy of valid photo ID to:
Richmond County Health Department
Vital Records, Building E
1916 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA 30909
Or you can order your certificates online from Vital Check.
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