Birth Certificates Processing Times
To obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate you are required to complete the online form and pay the state fees. Most states have an average processing time is 2 to 3 weeks. However, this may change during peak seasons or in states with a larger population. Some states also offer rush service, which means your birth certificate will be processed and shipped faster. Below you will find detailed information on the processing times of birth certificates for each state.
| STATE | ORDINARY FEE | RUSH SERVICE |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Alaska (AK) | 4-6 weeks | 3 business days |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 business days | Not Available |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4-6 weeks | Not Available |
| California (CA) | 5-7 weeks | Not Available |
| Colorado (CO) | Up to 30 business days | Orders will be shipped next business afternoon after being processed. |
| Connecticut (CT) | Up to 8 weeks | Not Available |
| Delaware (DE) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 7-10 business days | Orders will be shipped next business afternoon after being processed |
| Florida (FL) | 3-5 business days | Given Priority Processing |
| Georgia (GA) | 8-10 weeks | Not Available |
| Hawaii (HI) | 6-8 weeks | Not Available |
| Idaho (ID) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 business days |
| Illinois (IL) | 12+ weeks | Not Available |
| Indiana (IN) | 8 - 12 weeks | Not Available |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 to 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Kansas (KS) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Kentucky (KY) | 30 business days | Not Available |
| Louisiana (LA) | 8-10 weeks | Not Available |
| Maine (ME) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| Maryland (MD) | 3-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 30 business days | 7-10 business days |
| Michigan (MI) | 4-5 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Minnesota (MN) | 7 - 10 business days | 2-3 business days |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Missouri (MO) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Montana (MT) | 2-3 weeks | Not Available |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2-3 weeks | Not Available |
| Nevada (NV) | 4-6 weeks | Not Available |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 20 business days | Not Available |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 6-8 weeks | Not Available |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6-12 weeks | Not Available |
| New York City (NYC) | 90 days | Not Available |
| New York (NY) | 10-12 weeks | Not Available |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 weeks | 3-5 business days |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3-5 business days | 1 business day |
| Ohio (OH) | 3-6 weeks | Not Available |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Oregon (OR) | 5-8 weeks | Not Available |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 weeks | Not Available |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1-2 weeks | Not Available |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Texas (TX) | 65-85 days | 20 to 25 business days |
| Utah (UT) | 3 weeks | Not Available |
| Vermont (VT) | 5-7 days | Not Available |
| Virginia (VA) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Washington (WA) | 6-8 weeks | 6 weeks |
| West Virginia (WV) | 5-19 business days | Not Available |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5-10 business days | Not Available |
| Wyoming (WY) | 3-5 business days | Not Available |