• August is the busiest time of the year to order birth certificates. If you wait until the last minute, you may experience delays due to the incoming volume of other orders.

• Order online or by phone: (877) 817-7364. Requests from a parent named on the record are typically issued in two (2) business days and arrive in the mail typically within a week.

• The delivery option for records ordered online by a named parent, are typically processed in two (2) days and delivered by standard mail within a week. This avoids standing in long lines, parking costs and your time. For an extra charge, orders can be sent by express mail once processed. 
• If you choose the "will call" option, you will need to schedule a time to pick up your child's certificate after it has been processed at one of three Vital Records offices throughout the state - Oklahoma City, Tulsa or McAlester.

• Birth certificate (with no changes): $15 search fee
  • One (1) copy issued, if birth record is found. Search fee is non-refundable if birth record is not found.
  • Additional copies: $15 each
• Change or amendment to a record: $40 ($15 search fee + $25 amendment fee)
• Online/phone convenience fee: $5 for Oklahoma residents (varies for non-residents)
• Online/phone expedite fee: $20 (if applicable). 
  • Note: records requiring a change/amendment are not eligible for expedite services.

• Applications should be placed by a parent named on the record. If the order is placed by someone else, additional documentation will be required.
• Applications should be completed in full without abbreviations or blanks.
  • Don’t forget to include parental middle and mother’s maiden name (last name prior to first marriage).
• Double-check and review the form before submitting to make sure the information is correct, i.e. look for typos or make sure you didn't accidentally use another child’s birthday.

• Check the status of online/phone orders by calling (866) 203-2777.
• Check your email. Vital Records will reach out to you with questions or to let you know when your record is ready for pickup.

Requests for amendments/changes to birth certificates are currently experiencing processing delays. We recommend you take your child's birth certificate as it is (or order another copy as it is) with documentation that demonstrates the correct spelling with you to the school. Follow up on a request an amendment/change during a less busy time of the year.

Paternity requests are experiencing processing delays at this time. We recommend you take the birth certificate as it is and the completed Acknowledgement of Paternity or a parentage order from the court that officially recognizes the second parent with you to the school. Follow up with paternity-related requests for birth certificates during a less busy time of the year.

Please upload a copy of your “court appointed guardianship order” when you place your order.