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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Tennessee 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 Tennessee Department of Health.

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:

- Current drivers license, including the issue and expiration date
- Current passport
- Military I.D. card
- Alien, temporary or permanent resident card
- Employment authorization card
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship or Citizenship I.D. card

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

- Current pay stub or W2
- Vehicle registration with name and current address
- Voter Registration card
- Military Discharge (DD214)
- Utility Bill, Bank Statement or deposit slip with name and current address
- Health care coverage card
- Medical record
- Application page of an insurance policy
- Signed Social Security Card
- For those person who have had their I.D. stolen, a copy a police report or other official documents which support the theft

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Authorized Agent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents