Georgia (GA) Birth Certificate Application Online

To get a birth certificate in the State of Georgia, you must request a certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health or a participating county vital records office.

Follow these steps to prepare your request:

Once your application is complete, you can submit it through Georgia's online ordering service, visit a participating county office, or send it by mail to:

Georgia State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349

For mailed requests, include your signed application, a photocopy of your acceptable photo ID, proof of eligibility if needed, and payment by certified check or money order. Georgia also offers online ordering through its ROVER system and some third-party providers.

For expert assistance when preparing your paperwork, use EaseGov. We provide a guided application and document review before you complete the submission process.

Georgia birth certificates are restricted records, meaning only people who meet the state's eligibility requirements can obtain a certified copy. This includes:

• The person named on the birth certificate
• A parent listed on the birth record
• A grandparent
• An adult child or sibling
• The legal spouse of the person named on the certificate
• A legal guardian
• An authorized legal representative

You must provide valid photo identification and, in some cases, documents confirming your relationship to the person named on the record.

Grandparents must provide their child's birth certificate to prove their relationship to the person named on the record. Adult children and siblings must provide their own birth certificate.

Spouses need a marriage certificate, a copy of their spouse’s signature, and notarized written permission. Legal guardians must provide a certified court order.

Georgia also allows public access to certain historical birth records more than 100 years old. However, these are generally plain-paper copies (not suitable for legal use), and the usual restrictions still apply when requesting an official certified certificate.

Before starting your Georgia birth certificate application, gather the personal information and supporting documents needed to verify your eligibility and locate the correct record. You usually need:

• Full name of the person as recorded at birth
• Date of birth
• Georgia city or county where the birth occurred
• Mother's full maiden name, if listed
• Father's full name, if recorded
• Your name, contact details, and mailing address
• Your relationship to the person named on the certificate
• Valid government-issued photo identification
• Additional documents proving your eligibility, if required
• Number of certified copies requested
• Payment for the certificate and any applicable service charges

Georgia accepts several types of identification, including a valid driver's license, state-issued photo ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Some expired identification documents may be accepted under specific conditions, but you should check before submitting your application.

Check that the names, dates, and other details on your application are correct before submitting it. Missing documentation or incorrect information may delay your request.

The Georgia Department of Public Health charges $25 for the first certified birth certificate copy. Additional copies ordered with the same application cost $5 each.

Your final price depends on the number of certificates you request and whether you use online ordering or expedited delivery.

If you use EaseGov, our application-preparation fee is separate from Georgia's certificate fees and any delivery or government processing charges.

Georgia's record search fee is nonrefundable. If the state cannot locate your requested birth record, it may issue a letter confirming that no record was found, but your $25 fee won’t be returned.

If you need your certificate urgently, where you get your birth certificate in Georgia and how you apply can make a difference. Some county vital records offices offer faster service for in-person requests than a mailed order to the state office.

For standard orders to the State Office of Vital Records, allow approximately 8–10 weeks for processing. Mailing time is additional, and requests requiring further verification may take longer.

Can you get a Georgia birth certificate the same day?

You may be able to obtain a Georgia birth certificate on the same day through a county vital records office.

However, this depends on the county, the record requested, and whether the office can complete the necessary checks. Call ahead to ask about current wait times and requirements.

Walk-in certificate service at Georgia's State Office of Vital Records is suspended, so only mail-in or online requests are currently accepted.

If you need your birth certificate urgently, contact a nearby county vital records office to check whether it offers same-day issuance.

Does Georgia offer expedited birth certificate delivery?

Yes. Georgia's ROVER online ordering system offers FedEx delivery for an additional $16 per order.

This option provides faster shipping once the certificate has been issued, but it does not speed up the state's processing time. For example, a certified Georgia birth certificate request may not be approved and issued for several weeks before it can be delivered via rush service.

If you have an urgent deadline, contact a county office to ask whether it works faster than expedited shipping.

If you need to present your Georgia birth certificate in another country, you may be asked to obtain an apostille.

An apostille is a separate document that verifies the authenticity of the signature or seal of the public official who issued your certificate. In Georgia, apostilles are issued by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA).

To get an apostille for a Georgia birth certificate:

The Georgia apostille fee is $3 per document. Mail requests can be sent to:

Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority
Attn: Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345

Mail processing generally takes 1–2 business days after receipt, excluding delivery time. The apostille fee is separate from the cost of obtaining a certified copy of your birth certificate.

If your certificate was issued before 2000, consider requesting a newer certified copy. Older signatures may not be available for authentication.