Kentucky Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Kentucky birth records.

Kentucky birth records, like birth records from all over the country, can be truly important and valuable in many situations. Yet finding birth records from any state is often a complicated process, especially for those who aren't exactly sure where to begin.

In Kentucky, vital records such as birth records are maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics, a division of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This office has records dating back to 1911.

In Kentucky, records can be ordered in a multitude of ways. Walk-in orders are accepted for those who live in Kentucky and can travel to Frankfort. Mail-in requests are also honored with a form and a fee, although these can take a month or more to be completed. Searching online, however, can vastly speed up the process. Certain online public records finders can help locate Kentucky birth records in a surprisingly short amount of time.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the Kentucky Birth Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Kentucky birth certificates are available from the year 1911 to the present. There is a non-refundable fee of $10.00, which may be paid with either personal check or money order. You will need photo ID, and may need to verify eligibility by either relationship or legal necessity. You may make your payment payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. For more information visit: Kentucky Department for Public Health