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Get a copy of a certificate
Vital Records issues and maintains certificates or records of all birth, death, marriage, divorce, and adoptions completed in Utah.
- Birth certificates are available from 1905–present. Records are public after 100 years
- Death certificates are available from 1905–present. Records are public after 50 years
- Marriage certificates are available from 1978–2010. Records are public after 75 years
- Visit or call the County Clerk's Office (PDF) where the marriage occurred for years before 1978 or after 2010
- Divorce records are available from 1978–2010. Records are public after 75 years
- Visit or call the Utah District Courts in the district where the divorce was finalized for the years before 1978 or after 2010
Review your eligibility
Certificates can be requested by:
- The person of record
- An immediate family member
- A legal guardian
- A designated legal representative
Requirements for proof of relationship:
- Immediate family members must provide proof of relationship, such as:
- Siblings: Vital certificates with common parents
- Spouses: Marriage records
- Parents or grandparents: Birth certificates
- Legal guardians may be asked to present a court order of guardianship appointment.
- Legal representatives must provide a letter of legal need from the entity requiring the vital record.
Est timeline: 5 min.
Review the costs
Review the fees* for requesting Utah vital records
*you will be charged a “certificate of search” fee equal to the certificate fee if the document is not found in our database.
Est timeline: 5 min.
Choose one of three options
Requests can be done online, in person, or by mail
Order online (recommended)
This can be done in minutes, is safe, secure, and has the lowest fee available
Est timeline: 20 min. plus delivery
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