To order a birth or death certificate (or marriage or divorce record) online, in person, or through the mail, the following items are required:
See below for the specific requirements for each type of record.
Ensure you have current, acceptable identification.
Ensure you have documents proving your legal relationship to the person listed on the record.
Proof of relationship may include a marriage license or chain of birth certificates showing your familial connection to the person whose certificate you are ordering.
For example, if you are ordering a record for "Person A" and:
| You are... | ... then you must provide: |
|---|---|
| Person A | No additional proof |
| Listed on the record as the parent of Person A | No additional proof |
| The sibling of Person A | Your birth certificate showing at least one parent shared with Person A |
| The current spouse (or most recent spouse for deceased individuals) of Person A | Your marriage license or marriage certificate |
| The child of Person A | Your birth certificate showing Person A as your parent |
| The grandchild or grandparent of Person A | A chain of birth certificates showing the familial relationship |
| Not related to Person A | Proof of a direct, tangible and legitimate interest in the record For more information, see "Legal Need for Vital Records" below. |
Bring your completed order form, identification, proof of relationship, and payment to one of our office locations. Vital records offices accept cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard.
We will process your order while you wait.
Vital Records Office
Phone Number (385) 468-4230
Mailing Address 610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vital Records Office
Phone Number (385) 468-5312
Mailing Address 7971 South 1825 West
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vital Records Office
Phone Number (385) 468-3712
Mailing Address 4535 South 5600 West
West Valley City, Utah 84120
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Copy both sides of your current, acceptable identification to prove your identity or your relation to the subject of the record (enlarge for ease of reading, if necessary).
Copy the documents proving your legal relationship to the person listed on the record.
Proof of relationship may include a marriage license or chain of birth certificates showing your familial connection to the person whose certificate you are ordering.
For example, if you are ordering a record for "Person A" and:
| You are... | ... then you must provide: |
|---|---|
| Person A | No additional proof |
| Listed on the record as the parent of Person A | No additional proof |
| The sibling of Person A | Your birth certificate showing at least one parent shared with Person A |
| The current spouse (or most recent spouse for deceased individuals) of Person A | Your marriage license or marriage certificate |
| The child of Person A | Your birth certificate showing Person A as your parent |
| The grandchild or grandparent of Person A | A chain of birth certificates showing the familial relationship |
| Not related to Person A | Proof of a direct, tangible and legitimate interest in the record For more information, see "Legal Need for Vital Records" below. |
Write a check or money order for the appropriate amount to:
Salt Lake County Health Department
We cannot accept credit cards for orders through the mail.
Mail your completed order form, copy of your identification, copies of your proof of relationship, and payment to the location listed below.
Be sure to include ATTN: VITAL RECORDS on the envelope.
We promptly process and return orders through the mail.
We cannot process orders without:
Vital Records Office
Phone Number (385) 468-4230
Mailing Address 610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.