What needs to be included if requesting a birth certificate copy by mail?
All requests must include the date and place of birth, the name of the person on the certificate as well as both parents’ names including the mother’s maiden name. The relationship of the applicant to the person on the certificate, the reason for the request, and the applicant’s signature must also be provided. Mail requests must also include a copy of government issued photo identification with signature or a notary public must certify the request.
