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Birth Certificates

What is a birth certificate?

Birth certificates are crucial documents that establish a person's identity and are essential for navigating various aspects of life. Our Blountville Office issues Long Form Birth Certificates for births that occurred anywhere in Tennessee in the last 100 years.

Please Note

The certified long form birth certificates are available ONLY at the Blountville office.

How do I request a certified copy of a birth certificate?

Please Note

There is a cost of $15.00 per certificate. Visa & MasterCard are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Sullivan County Regional Health Department.

In Person

Requests can be made in person during business hours. Before planning your visit, please refer to our Blountville location details for information regarding hours and availability.

By Mail

  1. Print and complete the Birth Certificate Application
  2. Mail the application request along with ID and payment to:

ATTN: Vital Records

154 Blountville Bypass, P.O. Box 630
Blountville, TN 37617

Online

We have partnered with an independent company (VitalChek Network, Inc.) through which you can process online requests. Simply go to VitalChek to submit your request. Please note that there is an additional fee charged by VitalChek for using their service, but all major credit cards are accepted.

Requirements to request a certified birth certificate

Requests must be made by:

  • The person named on the certificate
  • A parent, guardian, child, or spouse of the named person.

Requests must include:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Mother and father’s names
  • Mother’s maiden name
  • Person's place of birth.

Please refer to the official Identification Requirements for more information.

How long will it take?

Assuming you've met all the requirements listed above, most in-person requests for certified copies are able to be completed during your initial visit. If you need help at all during this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the .

For more information regarding Tennessee birth certificates, please visit the State of Tennessee's Office of Vital Records.

Please Note

No client will be refused services based on disabilities, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by Federal or State law.

Here to Help

Our team is here to answer your questions and provide the support you need. If you need help regarding birth certificates, please contact us.