Tennessee Birth Records

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

Requesting Your Tennessee Birth Certificate

The Tennessee Department of Health can help all persons looking for copies of Tennessee birth records. Tennessee birth records have been filed since 1914 to the present day.

How To Order Tennessee Birth Certificates

If you need to request Tennessee birth records, there are three methods for doing so. You can visit the Department of Health in person or you can mail in a request for the record. You can also order Tennessee birth records online using an independent company. An additional fee is charged for this service.

Parties Who May Access Records

Tennessee birth records are considered private information and are only available to the person listed on the record, immediate family members, and legal representatives. You must be able to prove your need for the record and your identity when you make your request.