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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Alabama Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Alabama Center for Health Statistics.

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Processing Times

Current processing time for Alabama is 7-10 business days. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
Processing time is determined by the Alabama Department of Public Health, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification:

Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

Alabama Driver's license
Out-of-State Driver's License
State Issued Non-Driver ID Card
U.S. or Foreign Passport
U.S Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
U.S. Military ID
Work ID (If applicant is employee of agency/company making request)
Alien Resident Card (Temporary or Permanent)
U.S. Employment Authorization Card
Citizenship ID Card
Tribal ID
Pilot's License
Boating License
Concealed Weapons License
Ex-Felon ID
Inmate ID issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice w/ following documentation: Supporting documents from institution if inmate is still in custody or letter of release from institution if inmate has been released
School ID (Must include current school term)
Alabama Voter ID Card

Acceptable Forms of ID

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

Expired, Government-Issued ID
Utility Bill (No more than 6 months old)
Work ID (If applicant is making personal request)
Vehicle Registration or Vehicle Title
Property Tax Bill
Military Discharge (DD Form 214)
Voter Registration Card
Health Insurance Card
Social Security Correspondence (not Card)
U.S. Selective Service Card
Recent DMV receipt for fines paid
Fishing or Hunting License
Copy of police report or other office documents which support theft, in case where individual's ID has been stolen
Autism Spectrum Card
Immunization (shot) Record

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification
Child	Valid Photo Identification
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification
Legal representative of an authorized person	Valid Photo Identification

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification
Child	Valid Photo Identification
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Representative of family or estate	Valid Photo Identification
Informant listed on the death certificate as providing information	Valid Photo Identification

Have Questions About Your Alabama Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your Alabama vital records.

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