VitalChek - Official Pennsylvania Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of Pennsylvania

 

Order official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies online - securely and quickly.

Official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies can be ordered online securely and quickly with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, an official government-authorized service and secure online ordering system for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. Ordering your official, certified -birth certificate copies through VitalChek is safe and convenient, with remote online, phone, or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

For over twenty years, VitalChek has been the government-authorized service for citizens to connect with government agencies nationwide. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. From the time you place your order to the moment your official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate is in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, either by contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team or checking your order status online. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies.

Only an official government agency, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (Pennsylvania Vital Records), can issue official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies. These certificates are one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events, such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce.

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You don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data because LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, offering the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies from Pennsylvania Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official -birth certificate copies issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For added security, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate order. Choosing an express delivery service provides insurance, should the delivery be lost or damaged in transit, as well as the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Pennsylvania Vital Records to the time it reaches your door.

 
 Who can order? 

PENNSYLVANIA VITAL RECORDSThe Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (Pennsylvania Vital Records) issues certified copies of Pennsylvania birth certificates and Pennsylvania death certificates, for events which occurred in the State of Pennsylvania from 1906 to present. Requests for events that occurred from 2002 to present, must be faxed. Please see 'Order Methods' to obtain a copy of the Pennsylvania Vital Records fax application. The Pennsylvania Vital Records office does not issue copies of Pennsylvania marriage records and Pennsylvania divorce records. You can obtain copies of these vital records by contacting the courthouse in the county where the marriage license was issued or divorce decree was granted. Pennsylvania County Courthouse Listing. You may order copies of Pennsylvania vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official Pennsylvania -birth certificate 

Official, certified Pennsylvania -birth certificate copies are generally required documentation for driver’s license or passport applications. Other valid purposes for a -birth certificate include:

Youth Sports Registration or School Enrollment
Employment, Insurance, Social Security Benefits or Court Proceedings
Enlistment in Military
Obtaining a Marriage License
Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
 
 Other official vital records from Pennsylvania 

In addition to official, certified -birth certificate copies, Pennsylvania Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Certificates for events that occurred within the State of Pennsylvania. You may order copies of Pennsylvania Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.