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The Pima County Office of Vital Records issues certified birth certificates for Arizona births since 1950 and certified death certificates for deaths which occur in Pima County.
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Birth and Death Certificates Office
3950 S. Country Club Road, Ste. 100
Tucson, Arizona 85714
Phone: 520.243.7930
Fax: 520.792.9113
Email: vital@pima.gov
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Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
For same day service, be in the office by 3:00 pm.
Best times are 8:30 - 10:30 am
Corrections, Court Orders & Paternities
are completed by appointment, please call (520) 243-7930.
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Certificate Fees: We accept cash presented in person (not through the mail), debit cards, Mastercard, Visa, Cashier's Checks, and Money Orders
Birth Certificates:
$15 Electronic Certified
$25 Corrections/changes
Death Certificates:
$15 Certified
$25 Corrections/changes
When you come in, take a number and fill out an application form available in the lobby . You may wait for a couple of hours. Please plan accordingly.
For online forms, go to Arizona Department of Health Services and select the appropriate form.
To find out what you need to bring with you, click on the appropriate "Related Links" in the right hand column of this page.
Requirements to Obtain a Certified Birth Certificate:
NOTE: Laminated Arizona Driver's Licenses or laminated Arizona State ID's cannot be accepted.
Pima County Office of Vital Records can only issue Certified Birth Certificates for persons born 1950 through present.
If you were born before 1950, you must apply to State Office of Vital Records in Phoenix for a Certified Birth Certificate. If you have internet access, you can send for a Certified Birth Certificate at VitalCheck. There you can order online or by fax and charge the certificate to your credit card. To download applications, go to the Arizona State Department of Health Services.
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-- Persons Born Before 1950 Please Contact--
The State of Arizona
Office of Vital Records
1818 W. Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 3887
Phoenix, AZ 85030-3887
Information: 888-816-5907
FAX: 866-346-1904 |
Government Certified Documents:
 VitalCheck
Fees:
Certified Death Certificate: $15
Corrections/Changes for Death Certificates: $25
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Pima County Office of Vital Records can only issue Certified Birth Certificates for persons born in Arizona in 1950 or later. |
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Certificate Fees:
Electronic Certified Birth Certificate: $15
Corrections/Changes for Birth Certifications: $25
Note: Prices are set according to Senate Bill 1145.
Accepted for payment: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Card, or Money Orders payable to Office of Vital Records |
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NOTE: Laminated Arizona Driver's Licenses or laminated Arizona State ID's cannot be accepted.
For yourself:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
Parent of Person:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
Note: Adoptive parent(s) name must appear on the birth certificate.
Certified Birth Certificates for new born infants are available approximately 7 to 10 working days after delivery date.
Brother/Sister of Person:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
2. Your own certified birth certificate showing parent's name for verification.
Son/Daughter of Person:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
2. Your own certified birth certificate to provide relationship
Grandparent of Person:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
2. A certified birth certificate of your son/daughter
3. Your son/daughter must be named as parent on your grandchild's birth records
Note: A parent must apply for a minor child
Legal Guardian of Person:
1. A valid government issued photo identification, showing your signature.
2. A certified court order of guardianship showing legal custody
3. Paternal legal custody must be established on the birth certificate
Valid Government Issued Photo Identification
Driver's License (not laminated)
State Identification Card (not laminated)
Passport
County, State or Federal Employee Identification
Note: Expired, cracked, broken, taped or faded identification can not be accepted
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Pima County Office of Vital Records can only issue duplicate death certificates for the FIRST 30 DAYS following the registration of the event. AFTER 30 DAYS, death certificates must be obtained from the State of Arizona Office of Vital Records.
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Certificate Fees:
Certified Death Certificate: $15
Corrections/Changes for Death Certifications: $25
Note: Prices are set according to Senate Bill 1145.
Accepted for payment: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Card, or Money Orders payable to Office of Vital Records |
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Parent of Person
1. A valid government issued photo identification
Note: A parent must apply for a minor child. Adoptive parent(s) name must appear on the record.
Brother/Sister of Person
1. A valid government issued photo identification
2. Your own certified birth certificate showing partent's name for verification
Son/Daughter of Person
1. A valid givernment issued photo identification
2. Your own certified birth certificate to prove relationship
Note: A parent must apply for a minor child
Grandparent of Person
1. A valid government issued photo identification
2. A certified birth certificate of your son/daughter
3. Your son/daughter must be named as parent on your grandchild's birth records
Legal Guardian of Person
1. A valid government issued photo identification
2. A certified court order of guardianship showing legal custody
3. Paternal legal custody must be established in birth records
Note: Minute Entries or Issuance Letters will not be accepted
Valid Government Isseud Photo Identification
Driver's License
State Identification Card
Passport
County, State or Federal Employee Identification
Note: Expired, cracked, broken, taped or faded identification can not be accepted
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Looking for a certified Arizona vital record? VitalChek is your direct connection to:
Order certified copies of Arizona vital records (with government seal) for your immediate family.
Obtain information and instructions for ordering Arizona vital records
Visit the Arizona VitalCheck website.
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