Go to the "Where to Write for Vital Records" section on the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Find the link for the state in which you were born, and click on it.
Click on the link for the state's department of health to see its specific requirements for ordering a certified copy of your birth certificate. In many cases, you will be able to download a form that you can print out on your computer and then fill out to mail back. Take note of the fee you will have to pay. You may be required to complete a sworn statement proving that you are either the individual named in the birth certificate, the parent or legal guardian of the individual or someone who is entitled by law to obtain this record and have it notarized to include with your application.
Make a copy of your government-issued photo ID. If you don't have a photo ID, you may be permitted to include copies of other documents that show your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or income tax return.
Send your completed application along with a copy of your photo ID or other acceptable proof of identification along with the fee payment to the state's Department of Health.
