OVR Online - How it Works

System Maintenance: Please be aware the system will be unavailable on February 23rd, 2025 from 05:00 PM until 10:00 PM for scheduled maintenance.

Online Application for Certification of a Vital Record — How it Works

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Step 1) Fill-in the Online Form

Depending on the Certificate Type you must provide information such as:

The name(s) on the Certificate
The names of the Parents
The Date of the Event
The Location of the Event
Your Name, Relationship, and Contact Info
Your Reason for the Request

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Step 2) Upload & eSign

Upload the required ID Documentation & then Electronically Sign your Application

Click for more information about acceptable ID Document Types

Please note: When requesting an amendment to a Vital Record, hard copies of your signed application and supporting documents must be delivered to the Office of Vital Records.

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Step 3) Pay Online & Submit

Pay online with a Credit Card to complete the submittal process.

OVR assigns a Tracking ID to each application. Use this ID to:

Start Here: Select a Certificate Type to begin the Online-Only Process...

The Office of Vital Records is currently processing applications received in the office on 02/11/2025 with a current estimated processing time of 2 week. Please allow 20 days for mail delivery before you contact our Call Center. If this timeline does not meet your needs, we offer expedited processing through VitalChek, or walk-in service with same-day processing can be found at these locations.