Order official Idaho Birth Certificates and Vital Records online

How do I get an Idaho birth certificate?


To order a birth certificate in Idaho, the following information is required:


  • • Full name of the person named on the certificate
  • • Date of birth
  • • City or county of birth
  • • Full name of the mother (including maiden name)
  • • Full name of the father (if listed on the certificate)
  • • Your relationship to the person named on the certificate
  • • Your name, address, and phone number

You can order a birth certificate online through the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics website, by mail, or in person. Online orders are usually processed within 5-7 business days, while mail-in orders may take up to 3-4 weeks.


The cost of a certified copy of a birth certificate is $17 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.


Other vital records, such as death and marriage certificates, can also be ordered through the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics website or by mail. The same information is required to order these records as well.


The cost for certified copies of death and marriage certificates is also $17 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.


In-person orders for vital records can be made at the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics office located in Boise.