How Do I Get My Birth Certificate in Jackson, Mississippi?
- 1). Order by mail. Download the birth certificate application form from the Mississippi State Department of Health website (see Resources). Fill out the form will your personal information, signature and mailing address. Enclose a check for $15 and a copy of photo identification, such as a driver's license, state ID card or passport. Send to the address listed on the application. Your certified copy of the birth certificate will be mailed back to you.
- 2). Order in person. Fill out the application form and bring to the Vital Records office at 571 Stadium Drive in Jackson. Bring the $15 payment and photo identification. The hours of service are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most birth certificates will be available for same day processing. Some records will require special processing and will be mailed to you. This is likely to be the quickest and most affordable way to receive your birth certificate.
- 3). Order online with a credit card. Visit the Mississippi State Department of Health. Click "Vital Records & Statistics." Select "Birth & Death Certificates, Marriage Records." Click the link for "Order Online." Click "Continue to "VitalChek." Follow the on-screen prompts to make the online request through VitalChek, which will charge an extra processing fee. Enter all the required personal information and credit card information to order and make the payment. The birth certificate will be sent by mail.
- 4). Order by phone with a credit card. Call 601-576-7981.
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