Jefferson County Department of Health

Birth/Death Certificates

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates are restricted for 125 years other than to immediate family members.

Immediate family members are:

Mother/Father
Brother/Sister
Son/Daughter
Husband/Wife
Maternal grandparents (if they state on the application that they are the legal guardian or they are raising the child and financially support the child)

Birth Certificates:

Copy cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy if ordered at the same time.
The person applying has to be 14 years old or older.
If further information or forms are needed please call (205) 930-1106.
The center for health statistics has birth certificates starting in 1908.
Written authorization required for anyone other than an immediate family member.
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (English)
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (Spanish)

Death certificates are restricted for 25 years other than to immediate family members.

Immediate family members are:

Death Certificates:

The informant can apply for a death certificate.
Copy cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy if ordered at the same time.
The person applying has to be 14 years old or older.
If further information or forms are needed please call (205) 930-1106.
The center for health certificates has death certificates starting in 1908.
Written authorization required for anyone other than an immediate family member.
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (English)
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (Spanish)

Marriage/Divorce Certificates

Marriage certificates are not restricted.
The center for health statistics has marriage certificates starting August 1, 1936.
The person applying has to be 14 years old or older.
If further information or forms are needed, please call (205) 930-1106.
Copy cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy if ordered at the same time.
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (English)
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (Spanish)

Divorce certificates are not restricted.
The center for health certificates started registering divorce certificates in 1950.
The person applying has to be 14 years old or older.
If further information or forms are needed, please call (205) 930-1106.
Copy cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy if ordered at the same time.
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (English)
Vital Event Certificate Request Form (Spanish)