Where are birth certificates stored?
All birth certificates are kept at the Department of Vital Records in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The only records kept here in Lancaster County are dated from 1881 to 1906. How long does it take to get a birth certificate? When requesting a birth record from New Castle, plan six to eight weeks in advance to receive it. Include a check for $10 (ten dollars), a self-addressed stamped legal size envelope, and send your application or request to: Department of Vital Records PO Box 1528 New Castle, PA 16103 To download an application, visit THE DEPARTMENT OF VITAL RECORDS. Copies to veterans are free. Where can I get an application? Applications for a birth certificate request are available at the Office of the Register of Wills on the 2nd floor of the Lancaster County Courthouse and many fast service agencies or messenger services. Can I place an order by phone? You can call the Department of Vital Recors at 1-877-724-3258 for information about birth certificate ordering. Can I place an ord
