Oklahoma Birth Records

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

Birth records from Oklahoma are an important source of information both to those to whom they refer and to the public in general. In Oklahoma, birth records are under the jurisdiction of the Vital Records Service, which is part of the State Department of Health. This organization oversees birth records that date back to 1908. However, while records begin in 1908, they weren't mandatory until 1917. Furthermore, because records weren't as important in earlier years as they are today, many of the records from before 1940 are not as complete as they could be.

If you're searching for an Oklahoma birth record, you can submit a request either in writing or in person at the Department of Health's offices. However, if these are infeasible or inconvenient options, you may also be able to find the Oklahoma birth records you need by checking online through an internet public records search.

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

Oklahoma birth certificates are available from the state from the year 1908 to the present. There is a fee of $15.00, which may be paid with personal check or money order. You must provide a current photo ID, and the completed application with your payment. You may also be required to prove eligibility by relationship or legal reason for your request to be processed. For more information visit: Oklahoma State Department of Health