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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

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:

- State Issued Photo Driver’s License
- State Issued Photo Identification Card
- U.S. Passport
- Foreign Passport
- U.S. Military ID Card

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

- Utility Bill
- Car Registration
- Pay Stub
- Bank Statement
- Copy of income tax return/W-2 form
- Lease/rental agreement

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent/Step-Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild/Great Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Power of Attorney	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent/Step-Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild/Great Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Power of Attorney	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents