(208) 334-5988 The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics maintains birth and death records filed from July 1911 to the present, and marriage and divorce records filed from May 1947 to the present. Some counties may have older birth, death, marriage, or divorce records in their files, but county files contain only records of vital events that occurred in that county. Information regarding obtaining records for events occurring in other states may be found at the National Center for Health Statistics. Birth certificates are legally confidential in Idaho for 100 years. Death, stillbirth, marriage, and divorce certificates are legally confidential in Idaho for 50 years. In addition, the person requesting a certified copy of a certificate must provide a photocopy of Acceptable Identification. Proof of relation may be required. Step-relatives, in-laws, great-grandparents, etc., are not immediate family as defined by Idaho statutes. How do I request a certified copy of a certificate? The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, which may be used for any legal purpose. There are no e-mail, phone, or counter services available. A request for a certified copy may be submitted in two ways:
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics maintains birth and death records filed from July 1911 to the present, and marriage and divorce records filed from May 1947 to the present. Some counties may have older birth, death, marriage, or divorce records in their files, but county files contain only records of vital events that occurred in that county.
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036
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