Vital Records

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For detailed information, please review each section in full before submitting your application. Incomplete applications may be delayed if required steps, documentation, or fees are missing.

The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Vital Records Office processes applications for:

• Certified birth and death certificates
• Amendments and corrections to vital records
• Home birth registrations
• Special fetal and infant certificates

Birth & Death Certificates: Quick FAQ

Q: CAN I GET MY BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE THE SAME DAY?
A: No. Birth and death certificates are not issued the same day. Once a complete application and
all required documents are received, processing can take up to two weeks.

Q: ISN’T ARIZONA AN OPEN RECORDS STATE?
A: Yes, however birth and death certificates are an exception to that rule.

Q: WHY ARE BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS NOT OPEN?
A: Arizona law classifies vital records (birth and death certificates) as confidential and limits who can
receive them.

Q: CAN I REQUEST THEM THROUGH PUBLIC RECORDS?
A: No. Public records law does not apply to birth or death certificates.

Q: WHO CAN REQUEST A BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATE?
A: Only eligible individuals can request birth & death certificates. Eligible persons include:

• Spouse named on marriage certificate
• Immediate family members
• Legal representatives
• Persons with a legal or vital interest

Q: WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• Valid photo ID
• Completed application and fee

Legal Authority: A.R.S. § 36-324 | A.R.S. § 39-121 | A.R.S. § 36-351

VitalChek provides an online ordering option, but orders placed through VitalChek are handled outside the county. This means county staff are unable to track the application or provide assistance with its status. Vital Check: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/arizona