Pennsylvania

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $10.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
ATTN: Birth Unit
101 South Mercer Street
Central Building, Room 401
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

Remarks: State office has records since January 1906.

All requests must be submitted on an application form, which requires the signature of individual requesting record and a legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID that verifies name and mailing address of the individual requesting the record. Application forms, eligibility requirements, fees, and additional information, including how to apply online with a credit card is available via the Internet http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords. The telephone number is (724) 656-3100.This will be a recorded message.

Pennsylvania birth records prior to 1906 can be accessed through the courthouse in the county where the person was born. A list of court houses is available via the Internet at http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords.

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $9.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
ATTN Birth Unit
101 South Mercer Street
Central Building, Room 401
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

Remarks: State office has records since January 1906.

All requests must be submitted on an application form, which requires the signature of individual requesting record and a legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID that verifies name and mailing address of the individual requesting the record. Application forms, eligibility requirements, fees, and additional information, including how to apply online with a credit card is available via the Internet http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords. The telephone number is (724) 656-3100.This will be a recorded message.

Pennsylvania death records prior to 1906 can be accessed through the courthouse in the county where the person died. A list of court houses is available via the Internet at http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords.

Event: Marriage (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Remarks: Make application to the Marriage License Clerks, County Court House, in county where license was issued. A list of court houses is available via the Internet at http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords.

Event: Divorce (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Remarks: Make application to the Prothonotary, Court House, in county seat of county where divorce was granted. A list of court houses is available via the Internet at http://www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords.

This page last reviewed July 01, 2008