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Processing Times for Birth/Death
Applications and Orders

Birth Applications/Orders

All processing times are based upon application/order receipt date and do not include delivery time. Processing times may be delayed to resolve application/order information issues.

  • Online orders through VitalChek:
    • 1997 to present – less than 1 week
    • 1967 to 1996 – 2 weeks
    • Pre-1967 – 1 week
  • Paper applications/orders mailed to the Division of Vital Records:
    • 1997 to present – 1 week
    • 1967 to 1996 – 1 week
    • Pre-1967 – 1 week

Death Applications/Orders

All processing times are based upon application/order receipt date and do not include delivery time.

  • Online orders through VitalChek:
    • 2012 to present – 2 weeks
    • 1970 to 2012 – 2 weeks
    • Pre-1970 – 2 weeks
  • Paper applications/orders mailed to the Division of Vital Records:
    • 2012 to present – 5 weeks
    • 1970 to 2012 – 5 weeks
    • Pre-1970 – 3 weeks

Birth Corrections

  • Under 6 months – 7 weeks
  • Adoption – 10 weeks
  • Regular – 15 weeks

Public Office Average Birth/Death Processing Times

Services and processing times vary from office to office. Click on Public Offices for the list of services available and processing times at each location.

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