Find out which state you were born in. Many people move around often as children and in some cases do not know which state they were born in. Ask your parents for confirmation of the location, if they are not available ask other relatives to help you determine where you were born.
Contact a social security office in the state you were born in. The social security office has the master copies of birth certificates on file and this will be the first step in getting a new birth certificate. Find out what requirements are needed at this time in order to receive your new certificate.
Fill out appropriate paperwork the social security office requires of you. In many cases this may be filling an application out and attaching copies of your drivers’ license and social security card if you have them available. Know as much as possible about your history, including birth city, hospital and date. This makes finding your certificate easier.
Mail in all appropriate paperwork along with a check or money order required to process the request. Depending on the state this can range from $20-$50.
Wait for several weeks to receive your new birth certificate. At many times during the year these offices can get highly busy and not be able to quickly fill your order. Have patience.
